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Petrowicz Family History

Petrowicz 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: Pietrowicz, Petrovic, Petrovich, Piotrowicz, Lewkowicz, Petrosino

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Where is the Petrowicz family from?

You can see how Petrowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Petrowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Petrowicz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Petrowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrowicz 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 Petrowicz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Petrowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Petrowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrowicz 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Petrowicz. 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 140 military records available for the last name Petrowicz. For the veterans among your Petrowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrowicz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Petrowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petrowicz in 1969 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrowicz 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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