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Pritzl Family History

Pritzl Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Pritz

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


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Where is the Pritzl family from?

You can see how Pritzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritzl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pritzl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pritzl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pritzl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pritzl families in 1880.
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What did your Pritzl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pritzl. 53% of Pritzl men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Pritzl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pritzl were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Pritzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Pritzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritzl 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Pritzl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 847 military records available for the last name Pritzl. For the veterans among your Pritzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritzl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pritzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pritzl in 1962 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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