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Petrakovitz Family History

Petrakovitz 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: Herskovitz, Berkovitz, Perkovich, Rakowitz, Petrakis, Berkowitz

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Where is the Petrakovitz family from?

You can see how Petrakovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrakovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrakovitz family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrakovitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Petrakovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrakovitz 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 31 census records available for the last name Petrakovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrakovitz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Petrakovitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Petrakovitz. For the veterans among your Petrakovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrakovitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Petrakovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Petrakovitz in 1965 was 62, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrakovitz 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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