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Petoske Family History

Petoske 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: Petoskey, Petroske, Potosky, Proske, Petroski, Petzke, Petrosky

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Where is the Petoske family from?

You can see how Petoske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petoske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petoske family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petoske's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Petoske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petoske 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 50 census records available for the last name Petoske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petoske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Petoske. 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 Petoske. For the veterans among your Petoske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petoske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Petoske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Petoske in 1965 was 42, and 87 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petoske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petoske 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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