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Ptack Family History

Ptack 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: Pack, Tack, Stack, Plack, Ptak, Ptacek, Pak, Black, Back, Plank

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Where is the Ptack family from?

You can see how Ptack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ptack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Ptack families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ptack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ptack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptack 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 Ptack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Wrecker and Sewing Machine Opeartor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ptack. 100% of Ptack men worked as an Auto Wrecker and 100% of Ptack women worked as a Sewing Machine Opeartor.

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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

  • Auto Wrecker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Opeartor
    100%

What Ptack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Ptack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptack 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Ptack. 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 151 military records available for the last name Ptack. For the veterans among your Ptack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ptack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ptack in 1962 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ptack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptack 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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