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Petschenik Family History

Petschenik 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: Petsche, Schenk, Potocnik, Eschen, Peschel, Kerschen, Weinschenk

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Where is the Petschenik family from?

You can see how Petschenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petschenik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petschenik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petschenik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petschenik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petschenik 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 23 census records available for the last name Petschenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschenik 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Petschenik. 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 22 military records available for the last name Petschenik. For the veterans among your Petschenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschenik lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Petschenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petschenik in 1999 was 79, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petschenik 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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