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Petriks Family History

Petriks 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: Petrik, Pettis, Petrina, Petrus, Petras, Petri, Petrides, Petrakis

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Where is the Petriks family from?

You can see how Petriks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petriks family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Petriks family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petriks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petriks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petriks 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 24 census records available for the last name Petriks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petriks 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Petriks. 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 5 military records available for the last name Petriks. For the veterans among your Petriks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petriks lifespan?

Average Petriks life expectancy in 1970 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petriks 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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