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Ptalis Family History

Ptalis 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: Paris, Palin, Malis, Valis, Kalis, Balis, Stanis, Salis, Palos, Pais

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Where is the Ptalis family from?

You can see how Ptalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ptalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ptalis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ptalis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ptalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ptalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ptalis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ptalis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ptalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ptalis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ptalis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ptalis. For the veterans among your Ptalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ptalis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Ptalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ptalis in 1967 was 58, and 79 in 1991.

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