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Patzen Family History

Patzen 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: Katzen, Matzen, Patten, Patzer, Pitzen, Pate, Putzer, Patek, Patel

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Where is the Patzen family from?

You can see how Patzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Patzen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Patzen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Patzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzen 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 Patzen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Hand
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Patzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Patzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Patzen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Patzen. For the veterans among your Patzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1995, in the United States, Patzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Patzen in 1949 was 44, and 78 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Patzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patzen 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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