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Petokas Family History

Petokas 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: Petras, Patoka, Petkus, Petska, Petosa, Pelikan, Petek, Pesola

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Where is the Petokas family from?

You can see how Petokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petokas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petokas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petokas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petokas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petokas 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 28 census records available for the last name Petokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petokas 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 Petokas. 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 229 military records available for the last name Petokas. For the veterans among your Petokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petokas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Petokas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petokas in 1970 was 55, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petokas 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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