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Petrovits Family History

Petrovits 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: Petrovic, Petrovich, Petronis, Petrosino, Petrov, Petrakis, Petros

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Where is the Petrovits family from?

You can see how Petrovits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrovits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrovits families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Petrovits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrovits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrovits 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 Petrovits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrovits. 100% of Petrovits 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
    100%

What Petrovits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Petrovits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrovits 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Petrovits. 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 289 military records available for the last name Petrovits. For the veterans among your Petrovits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrovits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petrovits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Petrovits in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrovits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrovits 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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