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Petzholdt Family History

Petzholdt 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: Petzoldt, Petzold, Betzold, Paetzold, Reinholdt, Penfold, Reinhold

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Where is the Petzholdt family from?

You can see how Petzholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzholdt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Petzholdt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzholdt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petzholdt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Petzholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzholdt 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Petzholdt. 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 50 military records available for the last name Petzholdt. For the veterans among your Petzholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzholdt lifespan?

Average Petzholdt life expectancy in 1967 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzholdt 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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