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Petzens Family History

Petzens 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: Peters, Betzen, Petters, Metzen, Petteys, Petzel, Pitzen, Peter

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Where is the Petzens family from?

You can see how Petzens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petzens family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Petzens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzens 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 1 census records available for the last name Petzens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petzens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petzens. For the veterans among your Petzens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzens lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzens 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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