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Patitz Family History

Patitz 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: Panitz, Petit, Pritz, Kanitz, Patz, Pitz, Politz, Petito, Apitz

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Where is the Patitz family from?

You can see how Patitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Patitz families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Patitz's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Patitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patitz. 50% of Patitz men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Patitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Patitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patitz 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Patitz. 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 Patitz. For the veterans among your Patitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Patitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Patitz in 1958 was 45, and 95 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patitz 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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