I am also a Petak in search of genealogy. I do have a couple of small facts if you weren't already aware and I am more then willing to share them with you. My father is a Petak, and my mother was a Stephenson. I am 26 years of age as of now, and I would really like to track down any ancestors or relatives that may be able to help me piece my family past together, as I know almost nothing of where I come from or what hardships my ancestors may have had to face. What I have learned is that Petaks came through Elis island as immigrants and we have an extensive hand in history, as a book was written and published. I was able to procure a copy for myself via amazon.com. The book is titled "The Petak Name in History". Please don't hesitate to reply to this as I have only hit brick walls when it comes to my history.