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Petlewski Family History

Petlewski 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: Petrowski, Pelowski, Rytlewski, Pellowski, Poleski, Zalewski

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Where is the Petlewski family from?

You can see how Petlewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petlewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petlewski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Petlewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Petlewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petlewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Petlewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petlewski 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 Petlewski. 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 17 military records available for the last name Petlewski. For the veterans among your Petlewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petlewski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Petlewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petlewski in 1970 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petlewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petlewski 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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