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Paetow Family History

Paetow Surname Meaning

German (Pätow): habitational name from Pätow in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Paetow family from?

You can see how Paetow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paetow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paetow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Paetow families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Paetow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paetow families in 1891.
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What did your Paetow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paetow. 25% of Paetow men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Paetow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paetow were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Paetow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paetow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paetow 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Paetow. 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 893 military records available for the last name Paetow. For the veterans among your Paetow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paetow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Paetow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paetow in 1958 was 47, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paetow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paetow 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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