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Petrusha Family History

Petrusha 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: Petruska, Petrus, Pietrucha, Petrash, Prusha, Derusha, Petrusky

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Where is the Petrusha family from?

You can see how Petrusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrusha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrusha family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrusha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrusha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrusha 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 Petrusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrusha. 100% of Petrusha men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Petrusha women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Petrusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Petrusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrusha 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Petrusha. 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 101 military records available for the last name Petrusha. For the veterans among your Petrusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrusha lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Petrusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Petrusha in 1948 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrusha 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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