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Petonyak Family History

Petonyak 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: Pitoniak, Perona, Antoniak, Polyak, Petak, Petrak, Petrosyan, Petosa

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Where is the Petonyak family from?

You can see how Petonyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petonyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Petonyak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Petonyak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petonyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petonyak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Petonyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Petonyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petonyak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Petonyak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Petonyak. For the veterans among your Petonyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petonyak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Petonyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petonyak in 1962 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petonyak 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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