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Ptah Family History

Ptah 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: Ptak, Prah, Pan, Pak, Tan, Pay, Shah, Tao, Pech, Pear

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Where is the Ptah family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptah 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 Ptah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ptah. 60% of Ptah men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Shipping Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ptah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptah 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ptah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ptah. For the veterans among your Ptah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptah lifespan?

Average Ptah life expectancy in 2002 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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