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Petrisko Family History

Petrisko 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, Trisko, Petrick, Petrik, Petrino, Petrillo, Petrizzo

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Where is the Petrisko family from?

You can see how Petrisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrisko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Petrisko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Petrisko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrisko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrisko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrisko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrisko. 81% of Petrisko men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Petrisko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrisko were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    81%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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What Petrisko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Petrisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrisko 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Petrisko. 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 194 military records available for the last name Petrisko. For the veterans among your Petrisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrisko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petrisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Petrisko in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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