Petkes Family History

Petkes 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: Perkes, Petkus, Peter, Petek, Petre, Petter, Berkes, Peters, Eakes, Peres

342	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
29	Census and Voter Lists
1	Member Trees

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Where is the Petkes family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkes 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 Record

There are 29 census records available for the last name Petkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Petkes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 1 military records available for the last name Petkes. For the veterans among your Petkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Petkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Petkes in 1976 was 68, and 70 in 1983.

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Petkes Surname Meaning

Where is the Petkes family from?

What Petkes family records will you find?

What is the average Petkes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Petkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Petkes in 1976 was 68, and 70 in 1983.

Petkes Family History

Petkes Surname Meaning

388 record(s) for Petkes

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Petkes Surname Meaning

388 record(s) for Petkes

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Where is the Petkes family from?

What Petkes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Petkes lifespan?

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