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Peitzsch Family History

Peitzsch 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: Jentzsch, Petsch, Petesch, Deitsch, Pitsch, Deutsch, Pesch, Letsch

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Where is the Peitzsch family from?

You can see how Peitzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peitzsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peitzsch family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peitzsch's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Peitzsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peitzsch 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 127 census records available for the last name Peitzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peitzsch 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Peitzsch. 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 66 military records available for the last name Peitzsch. For the veterans among your Peitzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peitzsch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Peitzsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peitzsch in 1970 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peitzsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peitzsch 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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