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Petrakas Family History

Petrakas 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: Petrakis, Trakas, Petras, Petrauskas, Petrak, Prakash, Straka

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Where is the Petrakas family from?

You can see how Petrakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrakas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petrakas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrakas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petrakas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrakas 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 29 census records available for the last name Petrakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrakas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Petrakas. 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 Petrakas. For the veterans among your Petrakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrakas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1974, in the United States, Petrakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Petrakas in 1955 was 48, and 78 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrakas 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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