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Pertak Family History

Pertak 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: Petak, Petek, Peak, Perla, Perman, Perna, Portal, Sestak, Pera, Berta

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Where is the Pertak family from?

You can see how Pertak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pertak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pertak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertak 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 Pertak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pertak. 100% of Pertak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pertak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Pertak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertak 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Pertak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pertak. For the veterans among your Pertak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pertak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pertak in 1969 was 79, and 52 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertak 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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