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Patzman Family History

Patzman 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: Patman, Katzman, Packman, Putman, Oatman, Parkman, Paxman, Pittman

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Where is the Patzman family from?

You can see how Patzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Patzman families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Patzman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Patzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzman 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 Patzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patzman. 20% of Patzman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Patzman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patzman were Warehouse Foreman 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
    20%
  • Dentist
    20%
  • Farm Helper
    20%
  • Warehouse Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • General Work
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Patzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Patzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Patzman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Patzman. For the veterans among your Patzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Patzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patzman in 1966 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patzman 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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