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Petkov Family History

Petkov Surname Meaning

Bulgarian and Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Petko a male equivalent of the female Christian saint's name Petka (see Petkovic)

and a pet form of Petar (see Peter).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petkov family from?

You can see how Petkov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petkov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petkov families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petkov's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petkov families in 1920.
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What did your Petkov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petkov. 100% of Petkov men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Petkov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkov census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 151 immigration records available for the last name Petkov. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Petkov. For the veterans among your Petkov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkov lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Petkov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Petkov in 1953 was 52, and 59 in 2004.

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