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Petrasko Family History

Petrasko 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: Petruska, Petras, Petrash, Petrenko, Petrasek, Petrak, Petrusky

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Where is the Petrasko family from?

You can see how Petrasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrasko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrasko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Petrasko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Petrasko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrasko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrasko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrasko. 70% of Petrasko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petrasko women worked as a Wrapper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Petrasko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrasko 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Petrasko. 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 51 military records available for the last name Petrasko. For the veterans among your Petrasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrasko lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Petrasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petrasko in 1944 was 62, and 59 in 2004.

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