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Petricich Family History

Petricich 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: Petrovich, Petrich, Petricca, Perich, Perpich, Petrick, Petrovic

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petricich 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 45 census records available for the last name Petricich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petricich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Petricich. 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 18 military records available for the last name Petricich. For the veterans among your Petricich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petricich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Petricich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petricich in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2000.

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