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Ptake Family History

Ptake 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: Otake, Ptak, Pake, Peake, Plake, Stake, Pike, Pak, Blake, Drake

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Where is the Ptake family from?

You can see how Ptake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ptake families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ptake's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ptake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptake 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 22 census records available for the last name Ptake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptake 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ptake. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ptake. For the veterans among your Ptake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptake lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Ptake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ptake in 1978 was 72, and 76 in 1985.

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