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Petschler Family History

Petschler 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: Eschler, Rentschler, Mutschler, Petschauer, Deschler, Weschler

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Where is the Petschler family from?

You can see how Petschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petschler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Petschler families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Petschler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petschler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Petschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschler 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Petschler. 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 119 military records available for the last name Petschler. For the veterans among your Petschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Petschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Petschler in 1965 was 91, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petschler 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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