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Patzlaff Family History

Patzlaff 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: Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Tetzlaff, Pritzlaff, Retzlaff, Ratzloff, Ratcliff

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Where is the Patzlaff family from?

You can see how Patzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzlaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Patzlaff families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Patzlaff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Patzlaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzlaff 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 Patzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patzlaff. 42% of Patzlaff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Patzlaff women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Manager
    25%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Patzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Patzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzlaff 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Patzlaff. 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 58 military records available for the last name Patzlaff. For the veterans among your Patzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzlaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Patzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Patzlaff in 1963 was 82, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patzlaff 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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