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Petreikis Family History

Petreikis 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: Petrakis, Petraitis, Petrelli, Petrides, Petrik, Petrenko, Petronis

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Where is the Petreikis family from?

You can see how Petreikis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petreikis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petreikis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petreikis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petreikis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petreikis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petreikis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petreikis. 43% of Petreikis men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Petreikis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petreikis 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Petreikis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Petreikis. For the veterans among your Petreikis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petreikis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petreikis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petreikis in 1963 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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