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Petrlak Family History

Petrlak 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: Petrak, Perla, Petra, Petras, Pelak, Petrick, Petrik, Pietrzak, Petak

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Where is the Petrlak family from?

You can see how Petrlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrlak family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petrlak's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Petrlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrlak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Petrlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrlak 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Petrlak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Petrlak. For the veterans among your Petrlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrlak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Petrlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petrlak in 1963 was 82, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrlak 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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