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Petrauskas Family History

Petrauskas Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Petras Lithuanian form of Peter.

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


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Where is the Petrauskas family from?

You can see how Petrauskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrauskas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Petrauskas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Petrauskas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrauskas families in 1920.
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What did your Petrauskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrauskas. 23% of Petrauskas men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Petrauskas women worked as a Bench Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrauskas were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    23%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Presser
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Petrauskas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Petrauskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrauskas 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Petrauskas. 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 376 military records available for the last name Petrauskas. For the veterans among your Petrauskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrauskas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petrauskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petrauskas in 1962 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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