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Petschner Family History

Petschner 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: Belschner, Petschauer, Leuschner, Teschner, Kerschner, Deschner

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Where is the Petschner family from?

You can see how Petschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petschner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petschner family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Petschner's in USA. California had the highest population of Petschner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Petschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschner 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Petschner. 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 122 military records available for the last name Petschner. For the veterans among your Petschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Petschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petschner in 1976 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petschner 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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