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Petrikat Family History

Petrikat 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: Petrina, Petrik, Pelikan, Petit, Petruska, Petra, Petras, Petri

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Where is the Petrikat family from?

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

What did your Petrikat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Petrikat 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 Petrikat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrikat 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Petrikat. 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 19 military records available for the last name Petrikat. For the veterans among your Petrikat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrikat lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Petrikat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petrikat in 1978 was 71, and 53 in 2000.

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