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Petrack Family History

Petrack 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: Petrick, Petrak, Patrick, Petra, Pedrick, Petras, Strack, Petrik

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Where is the Petrack family from?

You can see how Petrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Petrack family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrack's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Petrack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrack 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 Petrack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrack. 75% of Petrack men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petrack women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Petrack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Petrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrack 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Petrack. 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 56 military records available for the last name Petrack. For the veterans among your Petrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Petrack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petrack in 1962 was 48, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrack 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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