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Petschow Family History

Petschow 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: Guetschow, Petsch, Gutschow, Telschow, Petsche, Pesch, Letsch

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Where is the Petschow family from?

You can see how Petschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petschow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petschow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Petschow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petschow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Petschow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petschow 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 Petschow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petschow. 34% of Petschow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Petschow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Petschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschow 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Petschow. 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 263 military records available for the last name Petschow. For the veterans among your Petschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Petschow in 1963 was 73, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petschow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petschow 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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