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Petrunyak Family History

Petrunyak 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, Petrina, Petranek, Petrak, Petrosyan, Perna, Petrella

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Where is the Petrunyak family from?

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

What did your Petrunyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrunyak. 100% of Petrunyak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Petrunyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrunyak 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Petrunyak. 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 76 military records available for the last name Petrunyak. For the veterans among your Petrunyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrunyak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Petrunyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Petrunyak in 1968 was 79, and 90 in 1999.

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