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Petusky Family History

Petusky 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: Petrusky, Petruska, Potosky, Persky, Petoskey, Peruski, Petrosky

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Where is the Petusky family from?

You can see how Petusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petusky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Petusky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Petusky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petusky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petusky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petusky. 43% of Petusky men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    29%
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What Petusky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Petusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petusky 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Petusky. 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 68 military records available for the last name Petusky. For the veterans among your Petusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petusky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Petusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Petusky in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

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