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Petky Family History

Petky 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: Petty, Petry, Pelky, Petko, Peter, Peck, Penny, Petek, Percy, Peak

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Where is the Petky family from?

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

There are 41 census records available for the last name Petky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Petky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Petky. For the veterans among your Petky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petky lifespan?

Average Petky life expectancy in 1971 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petky 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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