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Phatak Family History

Phatak 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: Patak, Hata, Piatek, Patek, Prata, Pataky, Ptak, Platek, Plata, Hanak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phatak 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 24 census records available for the last name Phatak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phatak 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Phatak. 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 14 military records available for the last name Phatak. For the veterans among your Phatak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phatak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Phatak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Phatak in 1971 was 73, and 49 in 2004.

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