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Petsovich Family History

Petsovich 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: Petrovich, Petkovich, Perkovich, Petrovic, Perovich, Ratkovich

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Where is the Petsovich family from?

You can see how Petsovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petsovich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petsovich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Petsovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petsovich 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 2 census records available for the last name Petsovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsovich 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Petsovich. 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 18 military records available for the last name Petsovich. For the veterans among your Petsovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsovich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Petsovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petsovich in 1971 was 50, and 73 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petsovich 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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