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Pfetsch Family History

Pfetsch 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: Pletsch, Fetsch, Petsch, Pietsch, Pesch, Letsch, Metsch, Fersch

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Where is the Pfetsch family from?

You can see how Pfetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfetsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfetsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pfetsch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfetsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfetsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfetsch 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 177 census records available for the last name Pfetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfetsch 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pfetsch. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pfetsch. For the veterans among your Pfetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfetsch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pfetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pfetsch in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfetsch 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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