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Petroske Family History

Petroske Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Pietrowski and Piotrowski. Compare Petroski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petroske family from?

You can see how Petroske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petroske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Petroske families living in Ohio. This was about 15% of all the recorded Petroske's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petroske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petroske 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 Petroske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petroske. 40% of Petroske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Petroske women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petroske were Carpenter and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Grinder
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Petroske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Petroske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petroske 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Petroske. 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 247 military records available for the last name Petroske. For the veterans among your Petroske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petroske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Petroske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petroske in 1962 was 66, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petroske 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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