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Petok Family History

Petok 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: Petek, Peto, Petak, Peter, Peck, Peak, Pero, Patek, Petre, Petit

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Where is the Petok family from?

You can see how Petok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petok families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Petok's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Taxi Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petok. 100% of Petok men worked as a Taxi Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Taxi Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Petok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petok 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Petok. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Petok. For the veterans among your Petok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petok lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Petok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petok in 1951 was 23, and 94 in 2004.

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