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Petasky Family History

Petasky 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: Pataky, Potosky, Repasky, Persky, Petak, Petoskey, Polasky, Petrusky

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Where is the Petasky family from?

You can see how Petasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petasky family living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Petasky's in USA. Maryland and 4 other states had the highest population of Petasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petasky 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 103 census records available for the last name Petasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petasky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Petasky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Petasky. For the veterans among your Petasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petasky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Petasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petasky in 1971 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petasky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petasky 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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