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Patzwell Family History

Patzwell 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: Patchell, Atwell, Dalzell, Maxwell, Bagwell, Harwell, Patel, Caldwell

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Where is the Patzwell family from?

You can see how Patzwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Patzwell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Patzwell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Patzwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Patzwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Patzwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Patzwell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Patzwell. For the veterans among your Patzwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Patzwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Patzwell in 1965 was 76, and 60 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patzwell 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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