This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Petzoldt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Petzoldt Family History

Petzoldt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Petzold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Petzoldt family from?

You can see how Petzoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzoldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzoldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Petzoldt family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzoldt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Petzoldt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzoldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Petzoldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petzoldt. 57% of Petzoldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Petzoldt women worked as a Housework.

View Census Data for Petzoldt | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Petzoldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petzoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzoldt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Petzoldt

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petzoldt. 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.

View all Petzoldt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Petzoldt. For the veterans among your Petzoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Petzoldt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Petzoldt family history

Discover More

What is the average Petzoldt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petzoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Petzoldt in 1962 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petzoldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzoldt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Petzoldt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial