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Pretzel Family History

Pretzel Surname 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: Pretzer, Petzel, Hetzel, Netzel, Kretzer, Pretz, Metzel, Retzer

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Where is the Pretzel family from?

You can see how Pretzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretzel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pretzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Pretzel families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretzel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pretzel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pretzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pretzel. 45% of Pretzel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pretzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pretzel were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Pretzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pretzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretzel 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Pretzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Pretzel. For the veterans among your Pretzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pretzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pretzel in 1965 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pretzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretzel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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