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Petcel Family History

Petcel 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: Pethel, Petzel, Peter, Peel, Petek, Hetzel, Netzel, Patel, Petre

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Where is the Petcel family from?

You can see how Petcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petcel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petcel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Petcel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Petcel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Petcel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petcel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Petcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petcel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Petcel. 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 Petcel. For the veterans among your Petcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petcel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Petcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petcel in 1979 was 66, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petcel 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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