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Peotrowski Family History

Peotrowski 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: Petrowski, Piotrowski, Pietrowski, Petrowsky, Petroski, Borowski

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Where is the Peotrowski family from?

You can see how Peotrowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peotrowski family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peotrowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peotrowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peotrowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peotrowski 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 Peotrowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peotrowski. 60% of Peotrowski men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Peotrowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Peotrowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peotrowski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peotrowski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Peotrowski. For the veterans among your Peotrowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peotrowski lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Peotrowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peotrowski in 1983 was 74, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peotrowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peotrowski 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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