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Phetzing Family History

Phetzing 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: Herzing, Herring, Helling, Henning, Helsing, Penning, Etling, Herling

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Where is the Phetzing family from?

You can see how Phetzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phetzing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phetzing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Phetzing families living in Massachusetts. This was about 55% of all the recorded Phetzing's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Phetzing families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Phetzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phetzing 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Phetzing. 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 Phetzing. For the veterans among your Phetzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phetzing lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Phetzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Phetzing in 1969 was 77, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phetzing 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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