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Poetzinger Family History

Poetzinger 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: Goetzinger, Pottinger, Pettinger, Gretzinger, Metzinger, Oettinger

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Where is the Poetzinger family from?

You can see how Poetzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poetzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poetzinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Poetzinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poetzinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poetzinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Poetzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poetzinger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Poetzinger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Poetzinger. For the veterans among your Poetzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poetzinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Poetzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poetzinger in 1965 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poetzinger 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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