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Peitzer Family History

Peitzer Name 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: Pitzer, Pfitzer, Peltzer, Seitzer, Peter, Putzer, Peiser, Pester

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Where is the Peitzer family from?

You can see how Peitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peitzer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peitzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peitzer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Peitzer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Peitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peitzer 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Peitzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Peitzer. For the veterans among your Peitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peitzer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Peitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peitzer in 1968 was 77, and 81 in 2000.

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