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Pachtman Family History

Pachtman 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: Nachtman, Wachtman, Packman, Lachman, Wachsman, Lichtman, Patman

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Where is the Pachtman family from?

You can see how Pachtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pachtman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pachtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pachtman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pachtman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pachtman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pachtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pachtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pachtman. 60% of Pachtman men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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What Pachtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Pachtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pachtman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Pachtman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pachtman. For the veterans among your Pachtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pachtman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pachtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pachtman in 1966 was 70, and 51 in 2004.

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