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Petrakes Family History

Petrakes 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: Petrakis, Perkes, Petras, Petrides, Perales, Petranek, Petrasek

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Where is the Petrakes family from?

You can see how Petrakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrakes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrakes family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petrakes's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Petrakes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrakes 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 Petrakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrakes. 100% of Petrakes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Petrakes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Petrakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrakes 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Petrakes. 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 101 military records available for the last name Petrakes. For the veterans among your Petrakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrakes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Petrakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petrakes in 1967 was 54, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrakes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrakes 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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