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Patsch Family History

Patsch Surname Meaning

German (Pätsch): variant of Petsch. German: probably from Pazzo, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name meaning ‘fight’. Compare Patz.

Germanized form of Czech or Slovak Pač (see Pac). This form of the surname is also found in Slovakia and Czechia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Patsch family from?

You can see how Patsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Patsch families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Patsch's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Patsch families in 1891.
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What did your Patsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patsch. 25% of Patsch men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Patsch women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Patsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patsch 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Patsch. 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 614 military records available for the last name Patsch. For the veterans among your Patsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Patsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Patsch in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patsch 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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