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Petronka Family History

Petronka 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: Petruska, Petrina, Perona, Petronio, Petrenko, Petronis, Petrone

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Where is the Petronka family from?

You can see how Petronka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petronka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petronka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petronka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petronka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petronka 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 47 census records available for the last name Petronka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petronka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Petronka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petronka. For the veterans among your Petronka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petronka lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Petronka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Petronka in 1977 was 80, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petronka 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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