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Ptakowski Family History

Ptakowski 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: Rakowski, Polakowski, Stankowski, Makowski, Pankowski, Tarkowski

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Where is the Ptakowski family from?

You can see how Ptakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptakowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ptakowski family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ptakowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ptakowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptakowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ptakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptakowski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ptakowski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ptakowski. For the veterans among your Ptakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptakowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ptakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ptakowski in 1968 was 61, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptakowski 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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