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Pretrosky Family History

Pretrosky 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: Petrosky, Petrowsky, Petrusky, Petroski, Petroske, Petrowski

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Where is the Pretrosky family from?

You can see how Pretrosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretrosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pretrosky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretrosky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pretrosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretrosky 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 Pretrosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pretrosky. 100% of Pretrosky 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 Pretrosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pretrosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretrosky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pretrosky. 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 Pretrosky. For the veterans among your Pretrosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretrosky lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pretrosky

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