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Petrakos Family History

Petrakos 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, Petras, Petros, Petrak, Perko, Petrov, Petro, Drakos

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Where is the Petrakos family from?

You can see how Petrakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrakos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrakos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Petrakos families living in Missouri. This was about 21% of all the recorded Petrakos's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petrakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrakos 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 Petrakos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Grocer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Petrakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Petrakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrakos 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Petrakos. 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 88 military records available for the last name Petrakos. For the veterans among your Petrakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrakos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Petrakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petrakos in 1956 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrakos 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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