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Poetzscher Family History

Poetzscher 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: Loetscher, Boettcher, Hoelscher, Loescher, Pletcher, Prescher

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Where is the Poetzscher family from?

You can see how Poetzscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poetzscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poetzscher family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Poetzscher's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Poetzscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poetzscher 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 6 census records available for the last name Poetzscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poetzscher 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Poetzscher. 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 24 military records available for the last name Poetzscher. For the veterans among your Poetzscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poetzscher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Poetzscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poetzscher in 1974 was 18, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poetzscher 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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