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Patzel Family History

Patzel Name 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: Patel, Ratzel, Patzer, Batzel, Petzel, Pate, Hazel, Putzer, Katzen

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Where is the Patzel family from?

You can see how Patzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Patzel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Patzel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Patzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patzel. 56% of Patzel men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Patzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzel 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Patzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Patzel. For the veterans among your Patzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Patzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Patzel in 1962 was 84, and 58 in 2004.

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