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Petsche Family History

Petsche Surname Meaning

German: variant of Petsch. Germanized form of Slovenian Peče: topographic name derived from peč ‘rugged rock’.

In large part Petsche is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar) and may alternatively derive from a Germanized form of Slovenian pečar ‘stove-maker’ (see Pecar).

See also Petschauer compare Peche.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petsche family from?

You can see how Petsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Petsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Petsche families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Petsche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petsche families in 1891.
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What did your Petsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petsche. 40% of Petsche men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Petsche women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petsche were Salesman and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Petsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsche 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Petsche. 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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Draft Cards

There are 499 military records available for the last name Petsche. For the veterans among your Petsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsche lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Petsche in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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