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Petzolt Family History

Petzolt 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, Petzoldt, Betzold, Paetzold, Petzel, Penfold, Polt, Hetzel

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Where is the Petzolt family from?

You can see how Petzolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzolt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Petzolt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzolt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petzolt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzolt 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 Petzolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Light Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petzolt. 50% of Petzolt men worked as a Light Keeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Light Keeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Petzolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Petzolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzolt 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Petzolt. 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 148 military records available for the last name Petzolt. For the veterans among your Petzolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzolt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Petzolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Petzolt in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzolt 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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