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Patzak Family History

Patzak 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: Patak, Pathak, Patek, Pataky, Panza, Patla, Patz, Ptak, Patlan, Matza

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Where is the Patzak family from?

You can see how Patzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patzak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Patzak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Patzak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Patzak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Patzak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patzak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Patzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patzak 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Patzak. 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 548 military records available for the last name Patzak. For the veterans among your Patzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patzak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Patzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Patzak in 1967 was 81, and 76 in 1997.

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