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Petruk Family History

Petruk 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: Petrus, Petrik, Petru, Petrak, Petek, Petre, Petrov, Petro, Petruska

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Where is the Petruk family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petruk 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 Petruk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petruk. 59% of Petruk men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Farmers Son
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Petruk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petruk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petruk 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Petruk. 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 58 military records available for the last name Petruk. For the veterans among your Petruk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petruk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Petruk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Petruk in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petruk 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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