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Liptak Family History

Liptak Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Lipták): habitational name for someone from the region of Liptov in northern Slovakia.

This surname is also common in Hungary.

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Liptaki or Liptakówka in Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Liptak family from?

You can see how Liptak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liptak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Liptak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 43 Liptak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Liptak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Liptak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liptak 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 Liptak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liptak. 29% of Liptak men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Liptak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liptak were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    29%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

What Liptak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Liptak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liptak 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Liptak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Liptak. For the veterans among your Liptak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liptak lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Liptak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Liptak in 1944 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liptak 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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