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Patlak Family History

Patlak 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: Patak, Patla, Patlan, Pathak, Pavlak, Pawlak, Pytlak, Pallas, Palla

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Where is the Patlak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patlak 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 Patlak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Patlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Patlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patlak 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Patlak. 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 11 military records available for the last name Patlak. For the veterans among your Patlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patlak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Patlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Patlak in 1959 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patlak 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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