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Paetzig Family History

Paetzig 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: Pietig, Paetz, Hatzis, Haessig, Danzig, Petit, Natvig, Laessig

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Where is the Paetzig family from?

You can see how Paetzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paetzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paetzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Paetzig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paetzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paetzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paetzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Paetzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Paetzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paetzig 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Paetzig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Paetzig. For the veterans among your Paetzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paetzig lifespan?

Average Paetzig life expectancy in 1990 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paetzig 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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