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Pelzl Family History

Pelzl 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: Pell, Pelzel, Pelz, Bell, Peel, Fell, Hell, Pelle, Peil, Sell

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Where is the Pelzl family from?

You can see how Pelzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelzl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelzl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Pelzl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelzl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pelzl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelzl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelzl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelzl. 45% of Pelzl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pelzl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelzl were Farm Hand and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Pelzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelzl 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Pelzl. 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 230 military records available for the last name Pelzl. For the veterans among your Pelzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelzl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pelzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelzl in 1957 was 68, and 96 in 2003.

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