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Patrik Family History

Patrik 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: Patrick, Petrik, Patrie, Paris, Park, Patek, Patron, Patak, Petri

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Where is the Patrik family from?

You can see how Patrik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patrik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Patrik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Patrik family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Patrik's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Patrik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patrik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patrik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patrik. 63% of Patrik 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
    63%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Cutter
    13%

What Patrik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Patrik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patrik 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Patrik. 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 75 military records available for the last name Patrik. For the veterans among your Patrik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patrik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Patrik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Patrik in 1966 was 57, and 88 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patrik 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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