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Petzmann Family History

Petzmann 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: Bethmann, Kitzmann, Heitzmann, Zitzmann, Sitzmann, Dettmann

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Where is the Petzmann family from?

You can see how Petzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Petzmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petzmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzmann 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 26 census records available for the last name Petzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzmann 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Petzmann. 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 3 military records available for the last name Petzmann. For the veterans among your Petzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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