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Petrenko Family History

Petrenko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Petro (see Peter) formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.

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


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Where is the Petrenko family from?

You can see how Petrenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrenko families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Petrenko families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petrenko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petrenko families in 1920.
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What did your Petrenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrenko. 100% of Petrenko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petrenko women worked as a Housework.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Petrenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Petrenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrenko 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Petrenko. 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 96 military records available for the last name Petrenko. For the veterans among your Petrenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrenko lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Petrenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petrenko in 1958 was 64, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrenko 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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