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Patzold Family History

Patzold 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: Paetzold, Petzold, Betzold, Petzoldt, Harold, Parola, Mangold, Arnold

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Where is the Patzold family from?

You can see how Patzold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Patzold families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Patzold's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Patzold families in 1891.
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What did your Patzold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patzold. 100% of Patzold men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Patzold women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Patzold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Patzold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzold 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Patzold. 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 999 military records available for the last name Patzold. For the veterans among your Patzold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Patzold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Patzold in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patzold 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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