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Natzke Family History

Natzke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Ignatz a vernacular form of Ignatius.

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


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Where is the Natzke family from?

You can see how Natzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Natzke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Natzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Natzke families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Natzke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Natzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Natzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Natzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Natzke. 25% of Natzke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Natzke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Natzke were Policeman and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Electrician
    5%
  • Policeman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Natzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Natzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Natzke 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Natzke. 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 266 military records available for the last name Natzke. For the veterans among your Natzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Natzke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Natzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Natzke in 1961 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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