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Patschke Family History

Patschke Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from Patschkau in Upper Silesia (now Poland) or Patzschkau in Saxony. from a pet form of the personal name Paul.

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


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Where is the Patschke family from?

You can see how Patschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patschke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Patschke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Patschke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Patschke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patschke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patschke. 50% of Patschke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Patschke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patschke were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Draftsman
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Patschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Patschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patschke 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Patschke. 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 320 military records available for the last name Patschke. For the veterans among your Patschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patschke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Patschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Patschke in 1962 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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