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Perotsky Family History

Perotsky Name 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: Persky, Petrowsky, Petrosky, Brodsky, Levitsky, Zaretsky, Petrowski

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Where is the Perotsky family from?

You can see how Perotsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perotsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perotsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perotsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perotsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perotsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perotsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Perotsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Perotsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perotsky 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Perotsky. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Perotsky. For the veterans among your Perotsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perotsky lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Perotsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Perotsky in 1977 was 79, and 77 in 1983.

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