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Pretko Family History

Pretko 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: Pretto, Petko, Prieto, Perko, Proto, Petro, Pretz, Prato, Prete

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Where is the Pretko family from?

You can see how Pretko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pretko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Pretko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pretko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pretko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretko 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 Pretko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pretko. 50% of Pretko men worked as a Miner and 25% of Pretko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pretko were Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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What Pretko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Pretko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretko 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Pretko. 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 244 military records available for the last name Pretko. For the veterans among your Pretko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pretko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pretko in 1963 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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