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Ptacnik Family History

Ptacnik 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: Potocnik, Ptacek, Panik, Stachnik, Stadnik, Plank, Pack, Tack

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Where is the Ptacnik family from?

You can see how Ptacnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptacnik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ptacnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ptacnik family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ptacnik's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ptacnik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptacnik 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 182 census records available for the last name Ptacnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptacnik 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Ptacnik. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ptacnik. For the veterans among your Ptacnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptacnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ptacnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ptacnik in 1963 was 90, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptacnik 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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