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Paterak Family History

Paterak Name 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: Patera, Pitera, Patek, Pasternak, Patak, Pater, Paterno, Patras

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Where is the Paterak family from?

You can see how Paterak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paterak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paterak family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paterak's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Paterak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paterak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paterak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator Machine was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paterak. 100% of Paterak women worked as an Operator Machine. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Machine
    100%
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What Paterak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Paterak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paterak 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Paterak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Paterak. For the veterans among your Paterak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paterak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Paterak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paterak in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2000.

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