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Petrouski Family History

Petrouski 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: Petrowski, Petroski, Petruska, Pietrowski, Peruski, Petrowsky

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Where is the Petrouski family from?

You can see how Petrouski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrouski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrouski families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petrouski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petrouski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrouski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrouski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrouski. 100% of Petrouski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Petrouski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrouski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Petrouski. 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 98 military records available for the last name Petrouski. For the veterans among your Petrouski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrouski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Petrouski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Petrouski in 1963 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

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