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Petsel Family History

Petsel 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: Wetsel, Pethel, Petzel, Peter, Peel, Petek, Kessel, Peiser, Pease

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Where is the Petsel family from?

You can see how Petsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Petsel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Petsel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petsel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Petsel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petsel. 100% of Petsel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Petsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Petsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Petsel. 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 87 military records available for the last name Petsel. For the veterans among your Petsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Petsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petsel in 1964 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petsel 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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