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Patkus Family History

Patkus 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: Petkus, Malkus, Backus, Matus, Paus, Barkus, Petrus, Vitkus, Markus

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Where is the Patkus family from?

You can see how Patkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Patkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Patkus families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Patkus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patkus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patkus 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 Patkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patkus. 34% of Patkus men worked as a Janitor and 34% of Patkus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patkus were Moulder and Waitress.

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Moulder
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Patkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Patkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patkus 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Patkus. 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 198 military records available for the last name Patkus. For the veterans among your Patkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Patkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patkus in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patkus 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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