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Petuskin Family History

Petuskin 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: Peskin, Peruski, Peterkin, Ruskin, Persin, Petruska, Meskin, Heskin

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Where is the Petuskin family from?

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

In 1940, Upholstery was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petuskin. 100% of Petuskin men worked as an Upholstery.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Upholstery
    100%

What Petuskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Petuskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petuskin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Petuskin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Petuskin. For the veterans among your Petuskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petuskin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Petuskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Petuskin in 1970 was 72, and 63 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petuskin 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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