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Patze Family History

Patze 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, Patz, Patzer, Patzke, Maze, Platz, Paske, Paine, Matte, Page

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Where is the Patze family from?

You can see how Patze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patze family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Patze families living in New Jersey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Patze's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Patze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patze 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 Patze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patze. 100% of Patze men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Patze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Patze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patze 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Patze. 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 96 military records available for the last name Patze. For the veterans among your Patze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patze lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Patze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Patze in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patze 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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