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Peterko Family History

Peterko 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, Peterson, Perko, Petro, Peters, Paterno, Petko, Petrenko

372	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
19	Immigration Records
39	Census and Voter Lists
32	Member Trees

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Where is the Peterko family from?

You can see how Peterko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peterko family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peterko's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Peterko families in 1920.

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

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What Peterko family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 39 census records available for the last name Peterko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterko 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Peterko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Peterko. For the veterans among your Peterko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterko lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Peterko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peterko in 1976 was 92, and 74 in 1984.

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Peterko Surname Meaning

Where is the Peterko family from?

What Peterko family records will you find?

What is the average Peterko lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Peterko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peterko in 1976 was 92, and 74 in 1984.

Peterko Family History

Peterko Surname Meaning

470 record(s) for Peterko

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Where is the Peterko family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Peterko lifespan?

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Peterko Surname Meaning

470 record(s) for Peterko

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Where is the Peterko family from?

What Peterko family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Peterko family history

What is the average Peterko lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Peterko family tree

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