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Petzhold Family History

Petzhold 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: Petzold, Betzold, Paetzold, Petzoldt, Penfold, Reinhold, Berthold

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Where is the Petzhold family from?

You can see how Petzhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Petzhold families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Petzhold's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Petzhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzhold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petzhold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Petzhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzhold 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Petzhold. 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 96 military records available for the last name Petzhold. For the veterans among your Petzhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzhold lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Petzhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Petzhold in 1969 was 84, and 78 in 1996.

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