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Petschek Family History

Petschek Name 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, Peschel, Petsch, Peshek, Letsche, Metscher, Letcher, Petek

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Where is the Petschek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petschek 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 Petschek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petschek. 100% of Petschek men worked as a Private Means. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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What Petschek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Petschek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschek 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Petschek. 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 19 military records available for the last name Petschek. For the veterans among your Petschek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Petschek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petschek in 1968 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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