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Patruska Family History

Patruska 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, Maruska, Matuska, Petrusky, Paluska, Patrick, Matsuoka

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Where is the Patruska family from?

You can see how Patruska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patruska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Patruska families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Patruska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Patruska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patruska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patruska ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Patruska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patruska 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Patruska. 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 37 military records available for the last name Patruska. For the veterans among your Patruska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patruska lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Patruska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Patruska in 1970 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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