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Petzol Family History

Petzol 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: Petzold, Petzel, Hetzel, Netzel, Petrov, Petro, Metzel, Betzold, Peto

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Where is the Petzol family from?

You can see how Petzol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Petzol families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzol's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Petzol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzol 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 60 census records available for the last name Petzol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzol 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Petzol. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petzol. For the veterans among your Petzol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzol lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzol 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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