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Petzing Family History

Petzing 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: Penning, Etling, Petrina, Peeling, Petrin, Oetting, Persing, Metting

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Where is the Petzing family from?

You can see how Petzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Petzing families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petzing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petzing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petzing. 100% of Petzing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Petzing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzing 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Petzing. 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 165 military records available for the last name Petzing. For the veterans among your Petzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Petzing in 1962 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petzing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzing 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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