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Aetzel Family History

Aetzel 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: Hetzel, Netzel, Metzel, Etzel, Oetzel, Detzel, Kaetzel, Wetzel

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Where is the Aetzel family from?

You can see how Aetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aetzel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Aetzel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aetzel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Aetzel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Aetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aetzel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Aetzel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Aetzel. For the veterans among your Aetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aetzel lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Aetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Aetzel in 1991 was 79, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aetzel 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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