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Poelzl Family History

Poelzl 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: Pell, Powell, Poll, Koelbl, Goelz, Noell, Poel, Doell, Hoell, Prell

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There are 24 census records available for the last name Poelzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelzl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 20 military records available for the last name Poelzl. For the veterans among your Poelzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Poelzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poelzl in 1984 was 86, and 92 in 2001.

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