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Petranek Family History

Petranek Surname Meaning

Czech (Petránek): from a pet form of the personal name Petr (see Peter).

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


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Where is the Petranek family from?

You can see how Petranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petranek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petranek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Petranek families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Petranek's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Petranek families in 1911.
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What did your Petranek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petranek. 27% of Petranek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Petranek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petranek were Watchman and Secretary.

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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%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Watchman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Petranek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petranek 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Petranek. 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 326 military records available for the last name Petranek. For the veterans among your Petranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petranek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Petranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petranek in 1952 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petranek 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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