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Portzel Family History

Portzel 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: Porter, Postel, Portier, Porten, Portal, Porte, Noetzel, Portz

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Where is the Portzel family from?

You can see how Portzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Portzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Portzel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Portzel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Portzel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Portzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Portzel 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 130 census records available for the last name Portzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Portzel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Portzel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Portzel. For the veterans among your Portzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Portzel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Portzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Portzel in 1973 was 48, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Portzel 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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