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Petrovics Family History

Petrovics 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: Petrovic, Petrovich, Petkovich, Perovich, Petronis, Petrosino, Petrov

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Where is the Petrovics family from?

You can see how Petrovics families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrovics family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petrovics families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Petrovics's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petrovics families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrovics 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 158 census records available for the last name Petrovics. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrovics 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Petrovics. 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 133 military records available for the last name Petrovics. For the veterans among your Petrovics ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrovics lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Petrovics life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Petrovics in 1945 was 62, and 21 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrovics 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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