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Ptach Family History

Ptach 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: Pach, Stach, Peach, Bach, Place, Mach, Pech, Pack, Brach, Flach

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Where is the Ptach family from?

You can see how Ptach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ptach families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ptach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ptach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptach 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 210 census records available for the last name Ptach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptach 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ptach. 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 92 military records available for the last name Ptach. For the veterans among your Ptach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ptach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ptach in 1957 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptach 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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