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Petkovic Family History

Petkovic Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Petković): patronymic from the personal name Petko which is a pet form of Petar (see Peter) and also a Serbian male equivalent of the female Christian saint's name Petka.

It is itself a translation from Greek paraskeuē ‘preparation (for Saturday)’ thus figuratively ‘Friday’ (petak in Serbian).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Petkovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkovic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Petkovic families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petkovic's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petkovic families in 1920.
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There are 513 census records available for the last name Petkovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkovic 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

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There are 247 military records available for the last name Petkovic. For the veterans among your Petkovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkovic lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petkovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Petkovic in 1963 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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