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Petack Family History

Petack 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: Petak, Peck, Pack, Tack, Petek, Peak, Stack, Plack, Peach, Patak

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Where is the Petack family from?

You can see how Petack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petack family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petack's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Petack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petack. 100% of Petack men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Petack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petack 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Petack. 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 19 military records available for the last name Petack. For the veterans among your Petack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Petack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petack in 1963 was 57, and 76 in 2002.

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