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Petranick Family History

Petranick 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: Pernick, Petrick, Petranek, Patrick, Bernick, Wernick, Pedrick

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Where is the Petranick family from?

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

What did your Petranick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Petranick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petranick 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 Petranick. 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 1 military records available for the last name Petranick. For the veterans among your Petranick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petranick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Petranick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Petranick in 1963 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

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