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Patzka Family History

Patzka 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: Patoka, Patzke, Patek, Patera, Pataky, Panza, Patak, Partyka, Natzke

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Where is the Patzka family from?

You can see how Patzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Patzka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Patzka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Patzka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patzka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Patzka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Patzka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Patzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzka 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Patzka. 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 43 military records available for the last name Patzka. For the veterans among your Patzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Patzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Patzka in 1964 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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