This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Paltzer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Paltzer Family History

Paltzer 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: Baltzer, Patzer, Peltzer, Saltzer, Waltzer, Palmer, Alter, Malter

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Paltzer family from?

You can see how Paltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paltzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Paltzer families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Paltzer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Paltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paltzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Paltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paltzer. 42% of Paltzer men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Paltzer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Paltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Paltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Paltzer

Passenger Lists

There are 105 immigration records available for the last name Paltzer. 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.

View all Paltzer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Paltzer. For the veterans among your Paltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Paltzer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Paltzer family history

Discover More

What is the average Paltzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Paltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Paltzer in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paltzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paltzer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Paltzer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial