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Pezold Family History

Pezold Surname Meaning

German: variant of Petzold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pezold family from?

You can see how Pezold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pezold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Pezold families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Pezold's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pezold families in 1880.
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What did your Pezold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pezold. 67% of Pezold 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
    67%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Pezold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Pezold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezold 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Pezold. 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 652 military records available for the last name Pezold. For the veterans among your Pezold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pezold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pezold in 1965 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezold 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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