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Patzner Family History

Patzner Surname Meaning

East German:: habitational name (standard form Pätzner) for someone from Pätz in Brandenburg.

topographic name for someone who lived near the village bake oven (see Patz).

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


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Where is the Patzner family from?

You can see how Patzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Patzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Patzner families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Patzner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patzner families in 1891.
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What did your Patzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patzner. 83% of Patzner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Patzner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patzner were Teacher and Teacher.

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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
    83%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Patzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Patzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzner 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Patzner. 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 116 military records available for the last name Patzner. For the veterans among your Patzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Patzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Patzner in 1956 was 44, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patzner 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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