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Polzel Family History

Polzel 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: Polzer, Pelzel, Postel, Kozel, Punzel, Pollen, Poll, Poller, Poley

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Where is the Polzel family from?

You can see how Polzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polzel family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polzel's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Polzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polzel 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 Polzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polzel. 100% of Polzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Polzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Polzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polzel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Polzel. 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 90 military records available for the last name Polzel. For the veterans among your Polzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Polzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polzel in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polzel 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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