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Petnick Family History

Petnick 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: Pernick, Petrick, Penick, Pennick, Pethick, Patrick, Bernick, Senick

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Where is the Petnick family from?

You can see how Petnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petnick family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petnick's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Petnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petnick 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 67 census records available for the last name Petnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petnick 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Petnick. 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 15 military records available for the last name Petnick. For the veterans among your Petnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petnick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Petnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petnick in 1972 was 63, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petnick 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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