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Pelzner Family History

Pelzner 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: Pevzner, Pelzer, Penner, Peller, Metzner, Feldner, Kelner, Planer

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Where is the Pelzner family from?

You can see how Pelzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelzner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelzner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelzner 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 Pelzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelzner. 100% of Pelzner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Pelzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Pelzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelzner 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pelzner. 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 67 military records available for the last name Pelzner. For the veterans among your Pelzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelzner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pelzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pelzner in 1960 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelzner 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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