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Pritzel Family History

Pritzel 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: Ritzel, Pritzl, Pitzer, Pritz, Kritzer, Reitzel, Neitzel, Weitzel

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Where is the Pritzel family from?

You can see how Pritzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pritzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pritzel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pritzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pritzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pritzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pritzel. 64% of Pritzel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    64%
  • Insurance
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Pritzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritzel 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Pritzel. 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 233 military records available for the last name Pritzel. For the veterans among your Pritzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritzel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pritzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pritzel in 1953 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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