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Petlitz Family History

Petlitz 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: Petit, Politz, Petito, Peltz, Gitlitz, Belitz, Gerlitz, Peitz

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Where is the Petlitz family from?

You can see how Petlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petlitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petlitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petlitz 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 51 census records available for the last name Petlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petlitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Petlitz. 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 Petlitz. For the veterans among your Petlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petlitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Petlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petlitz in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petlitz 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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