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Petrowsky Family History

Petrowsky Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Ukrainian Petrovsky Czech and Slovak Petrovský or Polish Petrowski.

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


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Where is the Petrowsky family from?

You can see how Petrowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Petrowsky family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrowsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Petrowsky families in 1911.
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What did your Petrowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petrowsky. 43% of Petrowsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmers Son
    29%

What Petrowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petrowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrowsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petrowsky. 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 617 military records available for the last name Petrowsky. For the veterans among your Petrowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrowsky lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Petrowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petrowsky in 1946 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrowsky 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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