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Pataky Family History

Pataky Surname Meaning

Hungarian: habitational name for someone from any of several places in Hungary called Patak or a topographic name for someone who lived near a creek (see Patak). It is also found in Slovakia.

Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname.

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


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Where is the Pataky family from?

You can see how Pataky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pataky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pataky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Pataky families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Pataky's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pataky families in 1911.
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What did your Pataky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pataky. 35% of Pataky men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pataky women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pataky were Cabinet Maker and Factory Hand.

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Loader
    8%
  • Cabinet Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Factory Hand
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pataky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pataky 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Pataky. 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 461 military records available for the last name Pataky. For the veterans among your Pataky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pataky lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pataky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pataky in 1944 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pataky 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.

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