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Petzet Family History

Petzet 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: Pettet, Petzel, Peter, Petek, Poteet, Putzer, Hetzel, Netzel, Petre

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Where is the Petzet family from?

You can see how Petzet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petzet family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petzet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzet 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 21 census records available for the last name Petzet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzet 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Petzet. 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 132 military records available for the last name Petzet. For the veterans among your Petzet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzet lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Petzet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Petzet in 1973 was 68, and 66 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzet 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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