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Ptasnik Family History

Ptasnik 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: Piascik, Panik, Kwasnik, Stasik, Stadnik, Plank, Blatnik, Panek

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Where is the Ptasnik family from?

You can see how Ptasnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptasnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ptasnik families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ptasnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ptasnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptasnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ptasnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ptasnik. 50% of Ptasnik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ptasnik women worked as a None.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Ptasnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Ptasnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptasnik 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Ptasnik. 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 89 military records available for the last name Ptasnik. For the veterans among your Ptasnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptasnik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ptasnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ptasnik in 1965 was 76, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ptasnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptasnik 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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