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Paetzoldt Family History

Paetzoldt 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: Paetzold, Petzoldt, Petzold, Betzold, Penfold, Paetz, Paetow, Kaetzel

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Where is the Paetzoldt family from?

You can see how Paetzoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paetzoldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paetzoldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Paetzoldt families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Paetzoldt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Paetzoldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Paetzoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paetzoldt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Paetzoldt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Paetzoldt. For the veterans among your Paetzoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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