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Petronis Family History

Petronis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic from Petras Lithuanian form of Peter.

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


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Where is the Petronis family from?

You can see how Petronis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petronis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petronis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Petronis families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Petronis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Petronis families in 1911.
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What did your Petronis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petronis. 29% of Petronis men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Petronis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petronis were Proprietor and Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

What Petronis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petronis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petronis 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Petronis. 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 237 military records available for the last name Petronis. For the veterans among your Petronis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petronis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Petronis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petronis in 1957 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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