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Petritsch Family History

Petritsch 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: Tritsch, Petrich, Perich, Petrick, Petric, Petrovich, Britsch

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Where is the Petritsch family from?

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

What did your Petritsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electric Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petritsch. 100% of Petritsch men worked as an Electric Welder. .

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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

  • Electric Welder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Petritsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petritsch 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Petritsch. 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 67 military records available for the last name Petritsch. For the veterans among your Petritsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petritsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Petritsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Petritsch in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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