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Pritzlaff Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of the Old Slavic personal name Pribyslav (see Pribyl ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ratzlaff, Retzlaff, Tetzlaff, Butzlaff, Pritz, Wenzlaff, Sielaff

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Where is the Pritzlaff family from?

You can see how Pritzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritzlaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pritzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Pritzlaff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pritzlaff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pritzlaff families in 1880.
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What did your Pritzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pritzlaff. 30% of Pritzlaff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pritzlaff women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Pritzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritzlaff 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Pritzlaff. 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 244 military records available for the last name Pritzlaff. For the veterans among your Pritzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritzlaff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Pritzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pritzlaff in 1952 was 42, and 82 in 2003.

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