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Pettker Family History

Pettker 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: Petter, Peter, Setter, Ketter, Kettner, Netter, Pester, Better

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Where is the Pettker family from?

You can see how Pettker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pettker families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pettker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Pettker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettker 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pettker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pettker. For the veterans among your Pettker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pettker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pettker in 1963 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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