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Petkowsky Family History

Petkowsky Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Petrowsky, Petrowski, Perkowski, Petrosky, Pienkowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Petkowsky family from?

You can see how Petkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petkowsky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petkowsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Petkowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petkowsky. 100% of Petkowsky women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Petkowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Petkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkowsky 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Petkowsky. 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 18 military records available for the last name Petkowsky. For the veterans among your Petkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkowsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Petkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Petkowsky in 1965 was 69, and 33 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petkowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkowsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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