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Patzke Name Meaning

East German: from a pet form of the personal name Patz .

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


Similar surnames: Matzke, Natzke, Gatzke, Petzke, Witzke, Latzke, Totzke, Paske, Mattke

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Where is the Patzke family from?

You can see how Patzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Patzke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Patzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Patzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patzke. 30% of Patzke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Patzke women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Patzke were Machinist and Farmer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzke 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Patzke. 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 597 military records available for the last name Patzke. For the veterans among your Patzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Patzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Patzke in 1955 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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