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Petrosky Name Meaning

Variant of Petroski a surname of Polish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Petroske, Petrowsky, Petrusky, Petroski, Potosky, Petrick, Petruska

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Where is the Petrosky family from?

You can see how Petrosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Petrosky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Petrosky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Petrosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrosky. 27% of Petrosky men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Petrosky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrosky were New Worker and Seamstress. .

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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
    27%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Petrosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrosky 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Petrosky. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Petrosky. For the veterans among your Petrosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrosky lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Petrosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petrosky in 1950 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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