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Petrusek Family History

Petrusek 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: Petrasek, Petruska, Petrus, Petranek, Petrusky, Petek, Petre, Penrose

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Where is the Petrusek family from?

You can see how Petrusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrusek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrusek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Petrusek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Petrusek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrusek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrusek 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 Petrusek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrusek. 46% of Petrusek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Petrusek women worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%

What Petrusek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Petrusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrusek 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Petrusek. 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 64 military records available for the last name Petrusek. For the veterans among your Petrusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrusek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Petrusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petrusek in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrusek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrusek 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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