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Petykowski Family History

Petykowski 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: Petrowski, Perkowski, Polakowski, Pienkowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Petykowski family from?

You can see how Petykowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petykowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petykowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petykowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petykowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Petykowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petykowski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Petykowski. 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 12 military records available for the last name Petykowski. For the veterans among your Petykowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petykowski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Petykowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petykowski in 1971 was 75, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petykowski 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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