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Patke Family History

Patke 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: Pate, Paske, Pake, Papke, Parke, Patzke, Ratke, Panke, Hatke, Pike

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Where is the Patke family from?

You can see how Patke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Patke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Patke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Patke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patke 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 Patke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patke. 43% of Patke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Patke women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Patke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Patke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patke 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Patke. 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 458 military records available for the last name Patke. For the veterans among your Patke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Patke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Patke in 1964 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patke 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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