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Petkunas Family History

Petkunas 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: Petkus, Petrina, Petrus, Petras, Perkins, Markunas, Petronis, Pettus

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Where is the Petkunas family from?

You can see how Petkunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petkunas families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petkunas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petkunas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkunas 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 Petkunas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Petkunas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Petkunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkunas 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Petkunas. 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 52 military records available for the last name Petkunas. For the veterans among your Petkunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkunas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Petkunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Petkunas in 1963 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkunas 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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