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Petrasch Family History

Petrasch 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: Petrash, Petras, Petracca, Petrich, Petsch, Petrarca, Petrasek

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Where is the Petrasch family from?

You can see how Petrasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrasch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrasch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Petrasch families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petrasch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Petrasch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrasch 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 165 census records available for the last name Petrasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrasch 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Petrasch. 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 258 military records available for the last name Petrasch. For the veterans among your Petrasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrasch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Petrasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Petrasch in 1966 was 81, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrasch 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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