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Patka Family History

Patka 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: Patla, Latka, Palka, Patoka, Papka, Pata, Hata, Pak, Papa, Laska

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Where is the Patka family from?

You can see how Patka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Patka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Patka family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Patka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patka 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 Patka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patka. 30% of Patka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Patka women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Undertaker
    24%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Patka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Patka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patka 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Patka. 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 186 military records available for the last name Patka. For the veterans among your Patka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Patka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Patka in 1967 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patka 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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