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Petluska Family History

Petluska 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, Petrusky, Paluska, Petska, Petrus, Haluska, Galuska, Pelka

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Where is the Petluska family from?

You can see how Petluska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petluska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Petluska families living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Petluska's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Petluska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petluska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Petluska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Petluska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petluska 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petluska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Petluska. For the veterans among your Petluska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petluska lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Petluska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petluska in 1974 was 25, and 80 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petluska 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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