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Petroskey Family History

Petroskey 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: Petoskey, Petrosky, Petroske, Petrowsky, Petrusky, Petroski

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Where is the Petroskey family from?

You can see how Petroskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petroskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petroskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Petroskey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petroskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Petroskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petroskey 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 Petroskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petroskey. 40% of Petroskey 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
    40%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

What Petroskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Petroskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petroskey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Petroskey. 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 188 military records available for the last name Petroskey. For the veterans among your Petroskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petroskey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Petroskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Petroskey in 1956 was 54, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petroskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petroskey 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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