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Petelenz Family History

Petelenz 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: Peeler, Peeling, Peveler, Seelen, Ketelsen, Polenz, Keelen, Leverenz

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Where is the Petelenz family from?

You can see how Petelenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petelenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petelenz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petelenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petelenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petelenz 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 11 census records available for the last name Petelenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petelenz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Petelenz. 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 56 military records available for the last name Petelenz. For the veterans among your Petelenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petelenz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Petelenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Petelenz in 1972 was 89, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petelenz 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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