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Proetzel Family History

Proetzel 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: Roetzel, Noetzel, Stoetzel, Pretzer, Roetzer, Oetzel, Roethel, Petzel

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Where is the Proetzel family from?

You can see how Proetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proetzel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Proetzel families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Proetzel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Proetzel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Proetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proetzel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Proetzel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Proetzel. For the veterans among your Proetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proetzel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Proetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Proetzel in 1966 was 91, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proetzel 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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