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Patosky Family History

Patosky 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: Potosky, Pataky, Patoka, Makosky, Petoskey, Polosky, Janosky, Patsy

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Where is the Patosky family from?

You can see how Patosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Patosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Patosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Patosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Patosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patosky 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 Patosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patosky. 60% of Patosky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Patosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Patosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patosky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Patosky. 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 32 military records available for the last name Patosky. For the veterans among your Patosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patosky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Patosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Patosky in 1967 was 88, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patosky 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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