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Petkus Family History

Petkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: adaptation of Ukrainian Petko.

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


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Where is the Petkus family from?

You can see how Petkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Petkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Petkus families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petkus's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Petkus families in 1891.
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What did your Petkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petkus. 27% of Petkus men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Petkus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petkus were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Butcher
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Wrapper
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Petkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkus 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Petkus. 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 546 military records available for the last name Petkus. For the veterans among your Petkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Petkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petkus in 1959 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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