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Pezl Family History

Pezl 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: Peel, Peil, Pell, Pehl, Perl, Peal, Bell, Paul, Beal, Real

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Where is the Pezl family from?

You can see how Pezl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pezl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pezl's in USA. Wisconsin and 1 other state had the highest population of Pezl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezl 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 Pezl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pezl. 100% of Pezl men worked as a Miner and 100% of Pezl women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Pezl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pezl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezl 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 Pezl. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pezl. For the veterans among your Pezl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Pezl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pezl in 1972 was 76, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pezl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezl 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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