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Fotzler Family History

Fotzler 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: Dotzler, Fetzer, Boteler, Kottler, Betzler, Fitzner, Cotler, Metzler

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Where is the Fotzler family from?

You can see how Fotzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fotzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fotzler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fotzler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fotzler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Fotzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotzler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fotzler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fotzler. For the veterans among your Fotzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotzler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Fotzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fotzler in 1972 was 53, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fotzler 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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