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Pitzl Family History

Pitzl 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: Pitz, Pritzl, Eitel, Fitz, Pizzo, Patel, Putz, Bitz, Pitzer, Spitz

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Where is the Pitzl family from?

You can see how Pitzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pitzl families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pitzl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pitzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitzl 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 Pitzl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Excavating was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitzl. 34% of Pitzl men worked as an Excavating.

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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

  • Excavating
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Pitzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Pitzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitzl 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Pitzl. 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 351 military records available for the last name Pitzl. For the veterans among your Pitzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitzl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pitzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pitzl in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitzl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitzl 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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