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Patoka Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from Old Polish patoka ‘liquid honey’ or perhaps an occupational name for a seller of honey.

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


Similar surnames: Patla, Patek, Spatola, Parola, Partyka, Patyk, Latka, Opalka, Tokar

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Where is the Patoka family from?

You can see how Patoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patoka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Patoka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Patoka family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Patoka's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Patoka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patoka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patoka. 28% of Patoka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Patoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patoka 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Patoka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 101 military records available for the last name Patoka. For the veterans among your Patoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patoka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Patoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Patoka in 1962 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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