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Patzwald Family History

Patzwald 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: Ostwald, Maywald, Gottwald, Mahowald, Atwal, Paetzold, Petzold

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Where is the Patzwald family from?

You can see how Patzwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Patzwald families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Patzwald's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Patzwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patzwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patzwald. 58% of Patzwald men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Patzwald women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Patzwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzwald 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Patzwald. 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 165 military records available for the last name Patzwald. For the veterans among your Patzwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzwald lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Patzwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Patzwald in 1960 was 56, and 54 in 2003.

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