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Nentzell Family History

Nentzell 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: Wentzell, Netzel, Neitzel, Wentzel, Rentzel, Wetzell, Leitzell

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Where is the Nentzell family from?

You can see how Nentzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nentzell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nentzell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nentzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nentzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nentzell 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 23 census records available for the last name Nentzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nentzell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nentzell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nentzell. For the veterans among your Nentzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nentzell lifespan?

Average Nentzell life expectancy in 1963 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nentzell 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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