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Petuski Family History

Petuski 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: Peruski, Petruska, Pruski, Petrusky, Petroski, Petska, Petek, Poleski

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Where is the Petuski family from?

You can see how Petuski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petuski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petuski family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petuski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Petuski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petuski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petuski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petuski. 100% of Petuski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petuski women worked as a Maid. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Petuski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Petuski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petuski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petuski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petuski. For the veterans among your Petuski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petuski lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Petuski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petuski in 1988 was 81, and 94 in 1995.

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