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Pettke Family History

Pettke 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: Rettke, Pettee, Petzke, Pettie, Petek, Petre, Petter, Jette, Pettis

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Where is the Pettke family from?

You can see how Pettke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pettke families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pettke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pettke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pettke. 28% of Pettke men worked as a Watchman. .

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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

  • Watchman
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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What Pettke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Pettke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettke 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pettke. 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 77 military records available for the last name Pettke. For the veterans among your Pettke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pettke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pettke in 1966 was 59, and 48 in 2003.

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