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Petowski Family History

Petowski 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, Pelowski, Witowski, Kotowski, Gutowski, Perkowski

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Where is the Petowski family from?

You can see how Petowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petowski families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Petowski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petowski 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 87 census records available for the last name Petowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petowski 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Petowski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petowski. For the veterans among your Petowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petowski lifespan?

Average Petowski life expectancy in 1972 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petowski 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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