Peterke Family History

Peterke Surname 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: Peterka, Peter, Petek, Petre, Peters, Petersen, Petee, Petrie, Vetere, Peeke

719	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
25	Immigration Records
136	Census and Voter Lists
142	Member Trees

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Where is the Peterke family from?

You can see how Peterke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peterke family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peterke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peterke families in 1920.

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

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Census Record

There are 136 census records available for the last name Peterke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Peterke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Peterke. For the veterans among your Peterke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Peterke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Peterke in 1974 was 77, and 39 in 2000.

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Peterke Surname Meaning

Where is the Peterke family from?

What Peterke family records will you find?

What is the average Peterke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Peterke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Peterke in 1974 was 77, and 39 in 2000.

Peterke Family History

Peterke Surname Meaning

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Peterke Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Peterke

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Where is the Peterke family from?

What Peterke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Peterke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Peterke family tree

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