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Ptolomey Family History

Ptolomey Surname Meaning

see Tolmie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ptolomey family from?

You can see how Ptolomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptolomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ptolomey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ptolomey families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ptolomey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ptolomey families in 1920.
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What did your Ptolomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ptolomey. 100% of Ptolomey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ptolomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Ptolomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptolomey 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 Ptolomey. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ptolomey. For the veterans among your Ptolomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptolomey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ptolomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ptolomey in 1969 was 76, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ptolomey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptolomey 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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