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Petosky Family History

Petosky 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: Potosky, Petoskey, Petrosky, Persky, Polosky, Petrowsky, Petrusky

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Where is the Petosky family from?

You can see how Petosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petosky families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Petosky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Petosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petosky 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 Petosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petosky. 50% of Petosky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Petosky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petosky were Foreman and Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Petosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Petosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petosky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Petosky. 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 61 military records available for the last name Petosky. For the veterans among your Petosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Petosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petosky in 1964 was 65, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petosky 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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