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Petzel Family History

Petzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Petz.

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


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Where is the Petzel family from?

You can see how Petzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Petzel families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Petzel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Petzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petzel. 34% of Petzel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Petzel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petzel were Butcher and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Butcher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Petzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzel 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Petzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petzel. For the veterans among your Petzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petzel in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzel 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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