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Paetzold Family History

Paetzold Surname Meaning

German (Pätzold): from the personal name Pätzold a pet form of Peter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paetzold family from?

You can see how Paetzold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paetzold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Paetzold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Paetzold families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Paetzold's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Paetzold families in 1891.
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What did your Paetzold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paetzold. 50% of Paetzold men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paetzold women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paetzold were Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Paetzold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Paetzold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paetzold 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Paetzold. 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 913 military records available for the last name Paetzold. For the veterans among your Paetzold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paetzold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paetzold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paetzold in 1962 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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