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Petrasy Family History

Petrasy 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: Petras, Petrash, Petrus, Petra, Perras, Petros, Petry, Patras

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Where is the Petrasy family from?

You can see how Petrasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrasy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrasy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrasy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrasy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrasy 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 Petrasy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrasy. 100% of Petrasy men worked as a Tinsmith.

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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

  • Tinsmith
    100%

What Petrasy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Petrasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrasy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Petrasy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petrasy. For the veterans among your Petrasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrasy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Petrasy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petrasy in 1963 was 64, and 67 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrasy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrasy 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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