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Petruschak Family History

Petruschak 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, Pietrucha, Ruschak, Maruschak, Petrus, Perschke, Pietruszka

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Where is the Petruschak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petruschak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petruschak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Petruschak. 100% of Petruschak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Petruschak women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Petruschak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petruschak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Petruschak. 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 83 military records available for the last name Petruschak. For the veterans among your Petruschak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petruschak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Petruschak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petruschak in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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