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Petzelt Family History

Petzelt 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: Petzel, Hetzel, Netzel, Metzel, Etzel, Oetzel, Pelzel, Wetzell

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Where is the Petzelt family from?

You can see how Petzelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Petzelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petzelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzelt 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 87 census records available for the last name Petzelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzelt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Petzelt. 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 112 military records available for the last name Petzelt. For the veterans among your Petzelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzelt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Petzelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petzelt in 1972 was 80, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzelt 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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