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Petraitis Family History

Petraitis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Petras (see Peter).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petraitis family from?

You can see how Petraitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petraitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Petraitis families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Petraitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petraitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petraitis 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 Petraitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petraitis. 21% of Petraitis men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Petraitis women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petraitis were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Dressmaker
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%

What Petraitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petraitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petraitis 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Petraitis. 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 548 military records available for the last name Petraitis. For the veterans among your Petraitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petraitis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Petraitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petraitis in 1952 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petraitis 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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