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Paatz Family History

Paatz 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: Platz, Raatz, Patz, Faatz, Baatz, Pratz, Paetz, Pautz, Piatz, Kaatz

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Where is the Paatz family from?

You can see how Paatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paatz family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paatz's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Paatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paatz 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 54 census records available for the last name Paatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paatz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Paatz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Paatz. For the veterans among your Paatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paatz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Paatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Paatz in 1968 was 51, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paatz 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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