This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ptak family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ptak Family History

Ptak Surname Meaning

Polish; Czech (Pták): from Polish ptak Czech pták ‘bird’

applied as a nickname for a small

slight person or a smart

quick-witted individual.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ptak family from?

You can see how Ptak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ptak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ptak families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ptak's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ptak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ptak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ptak. 28% of Ptak men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Ptak women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ptak were Proprietor and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Ptak | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Ptak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ptak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ptak

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ptak. 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.

View all Ptak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ptak. For the veterans among your Ptak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ptak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ptak family history

Discover More

What is the average Ptak lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ptak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ptak in 1942 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ptak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptak 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ptak family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial