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Piltzer Family History

Piltzer 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: Pitzer, Peltzer, Pinter, Putzer, Kilzer, Pilcher, Sitzer, Meltzer

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Where is the Piltzer family from?

You can see how Piltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piltzer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Piltzer families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piltzer's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Piltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piltzer 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 83 census records available for the last name Piltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piltzer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Piltzer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Piltzer. For the veterans among your Piltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piltzer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Piltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Piltzer in 1981 was 87, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piltzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piltzer 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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