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Petschelt Family History

Petschelt 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: Peschel, Petsche, Pueschel, Patchell, Henschel, Getchell, Betschart

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Where is the Petschelt family from?

You can see how Petschelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petschelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petschelt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Petschelt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Petschelt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petschelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petschelt 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 127 census records available for the last name Petschelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschelt 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Petschelt. 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 65 military records available for the last name Petschelt. For the veterans among your Petschelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschelt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Petschelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Petschelt in 1972 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petschelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petschelt 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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