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Petruska Family History

Petruska Surname Meaning

Czech (Petruška) is derived from a pet form of the personal name Petr, which is related to Peter.

Additionally, it serves as a nickname originating from the dialect word petruška, meaning ‘parsley’.

This connection can be compared to the Italian name Petrosino.

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


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Where is the Petruska family from?

You can see how Petruska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petruska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Petruska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Petruska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petruska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petruska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petruska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petruska. 40% of Petruska men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Petruska women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petruska were Farmer and Servant.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petruska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petruska 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 Petruska. 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 783 military records available for the last name Petruska. For the veterans among your Petruska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petruska lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Petruska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Petruska in 1951 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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