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Ptomy Family History

Ptomy 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: Toma, Tome, Toy, Poma, Tony, Tom, Toms, Tomey, Proby, Stoy

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Where is the Ptomy family from?

You can see how Ptomy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptomy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ptomy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ptomy families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ptomy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ptomy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptomy 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 39 census records available for the last name Ptomy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptomy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ptomy. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ptomy. For the veterans among your Ptomy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptomy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Ptomy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ptomy in 1962 was 37, and 24 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ptomy 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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