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Petsock Family History

Petsock 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: Peacock, Prisock, Petrick, Pitcock, Petsch, Pennock, Prysock, Setlock

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Where is the Petsock family from?

You can see how Petsock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petsock families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petsock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petsock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petsock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petsock ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Petsock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Petsock. 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 40 military records available for the last name Petsock. For the veterans among your Petsock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsock lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Petsock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petsock in 1976 was 76, and 48 in 2004.

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