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Protzer Family History

Protzer 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: Pretzer, Crotzer, Krotzer, Prater, Putzer, Trotter, Rotter, Brother

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Where is the Protzer family from?

You can see how Protzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Protzer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Protzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Protzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Protzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Protzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protzer 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 Protzer. 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 80 military records available for the last name Protzer. For the veterans among your Protzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Protzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Protzer in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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