Peterek Family History

Peterek Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Peter, Petek, Petre, Terek, Peters, Petrik, Peterka, Petersen, Petee, Petrea

2,000 record(s) for Peterek

925	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
270	Military Records
104	Immigration Records
436	Census and Voter Lists
743	Member Trees

Where is the Peterek family from?

You can see how Peterek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peterek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Peterek families living in Texas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Peterek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Peterek families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peterek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peterek.

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

Farmer

43%

Clerk

22%

Proprietor

22%

Laborer

15%

What Peterek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 436 census records available for the last name Peterek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Peterek. 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.

Military Records

There are 270 military records available for the last name Peterek. For the veterans among your Peterek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Peterek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Peterek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peterek in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.