| ![Show Contents]() Petzoldt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Petzoldt familyThe surname Petzoldt was first found in Franconia and Thuringia, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by various leaders in their search for power. Chronicles first mention L. Beczolt of Merseburg in 1489. Early History of the Petzoldt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Petzoldt research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1836 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Petzoldt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Petzoldt Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Petzoldt include Betzold, Betsold, Bezold, Betzolt, Betsolt, Bezolt, Bessold, Bessolt, Petzold, Petzoldt, Betzoldt, Bedsole and many more. Early Notables of the Petzoldt familyProminent among members of the name Petzoldt in this period include Albert von Betzold (b.1836), who was the son of the eminent D. von Betzold. Albert rose to even greater renown than his father, as he was a student...
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 Petzoldt migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Petzoldts to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Petzoldt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- August Petzoldt, who landed in Mississippi in 1848 1
- Florian Friedrich Petzoldt, who arrived in Mississippi in 1849 1
- Florian Friedrich Petzoldt, who emigrated from Saxony to Mississippi in 1849
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Petzoldt migration to the United States 
