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Petovich Family History

Petovich 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: Petrovich, Petkovich, Perovich, Perkovich, Petrovic, Popovich

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Where is the Petovich family from?

You can see how Petovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petovich families living in Wyoming. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petovich's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Petovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petovich 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 16 census records available for the last name Petovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petovich 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Petovich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Petovich. For the veterans among your Petovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petovich lifespan?

Average Petovich life expectancy in 1982 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petovich 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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