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Ptaszynski Family History

Ptaszynski Surname Meaning

Polish (Ptaszyński): derivative of ptaszek ‘little bird’ + the surname ending -yński.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ptaszynski family from?

You can see how Ptaszynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptaszynski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ptaszynski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ptaszynski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ptaszynski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ptaszynski families in 1880.
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What did your Ptaszynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ptaszynski. 71% of Ptaszynski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ptaszynski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ptaszynski were Cutter and Laundress.

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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
    71%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Ptaszynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Ptaszynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptaszynski 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Ptaszynski. 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 231 military records available for the last name Ptaszynski. For the veterans among your Ptaszynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptaszynski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ptaszynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ptaszynski in 1947 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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