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Petrusak Family History

Petrusak 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, Petrus, Prusak, Petrasek, Petrak, Petrusky, Rusak, Marusak

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Where is the Petrusak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrusak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petrusak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Petrusak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrusak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Petrusak. 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 Petrusak. For the veterans among your Petrusak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrusak lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Petrusak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Petrusak in 1991 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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