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Petrasovits Family History

Petrasovits 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, Petrovic, Petrovich, Petraitis, Petronis, Herskovits

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Petrasovits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrasovits 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Petrasovits. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Petrasovits. For the veterans among your Petrasovits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Petrasovits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petrasovits in 1960 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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