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Petsky Family History

Petsky 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: Persky, Petska, Petek, Lesky, Pataky, Petty, Potosky, Polsky, Lutsky

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Where is the Petsky family from?

You can see how Petsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petsky families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Petsky's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Petsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petsky 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 124 census records available for the last name Petsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Petsky. 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 Petsky. For the veterans among your Petsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsky lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Petsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petsky in 1985 was 85, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petsky 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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