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Petshak Family History

Petshak 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: Pathak, Petak, Petrak, Peshek, Petska, Henshaw, Petek, Peak, Kershaw

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Petshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petshak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Petshak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Petshak. For the veterans among your Petshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petshak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1990, in the United States, Petshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petshak in 1954 was 65, and 94 in 1990.

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