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Petkauskas Family History

Petkauskas Surname 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: Petrauskas, Petruska, Zukauskas, Jankauskas, Petrakis, Puskas, Petkus

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Where is the Petkauskas family from?

You can see how Petkauskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkauskas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petkauskas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petkauskas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Petkauskas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Petkauskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkauskas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Petkauskas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Petkauskas. For the veterans among your Petkauskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkauskas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Petkauskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Petkauskas in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkauskas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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