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Partek Family History

Partek 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: Patek, Parten, Bartek, Partee, Porter, Pate, Martel, Garten, Carter

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Where is the Partek family from?

You can see how Partek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Partek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Partek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Partek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Partek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Partek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Partek. 100% of Partek men worked as an 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

  • Operator
    100%

What Partek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Partek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Partek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Partek. For the veterans among your Partek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Partek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Partek in 1978 was 63, and 78 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partek 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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