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Pelzel Family History

Pelzel Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria and Austria) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): diminutive of Pelz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pelzel family from?

You can see how Pelzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Pelzel families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelzel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pelzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelzel 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 Pelzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelzel. 56% of Pelzel men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Pelzel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelzel were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Pelzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelzel 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Pelzel. 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 816 military records available for the last name Pelzel. For the veterans among your Pelzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelzel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pelzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelzel in 1955 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelzel 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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