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Petryka Family History

Petryka 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, Petrina, Petra, Petrik, Petry, Peterka, Petrea, Petrak

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Where is the Petryka family from?

You can see how Petryka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petryka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petryka family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Petryka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Petryka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petryka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petryka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Petryka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petryka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Petryka. 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 48 military records available for the last name Petryka. For the veterans among your Petryka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petryka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Petryka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Petryka in 1959 was 55, and 71 in 2000.

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