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Patak Family History

Patak Name Meaning

Hungarian: either a topographic name from patak ‘creek’ or a habitational name from any of several places called with this word which is of Slavic origin (from potok). Czech and Slovak (Paták): nickname from Czech paták the name of an old small coin (literally ‘fiver’; it was at one time worth five groschen).

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


Similar surnames: Pataky, Patek, Paar, Mata, Lata, Pak, Tatar, Raak, Panek, Ptak

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Where is the Patak family from?

You can see how Patak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Patak families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Patak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Patak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patak. 35% of Patak men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Patak women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patak were Barber and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Household
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patak 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Patak. 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 258 military records available for the last name Patak. For the veterans among your Patak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Patak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Patak in 1965 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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