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Beitz Name Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of the places in eastern Germany named Baitz (compare Baitz ) or Beitzsch. German: variant of Beitler South German: from Middle High German beiz ‘tanning liquid lye’ or ‘falcon hunt’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a tanner or someone who hunted with falcons.

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


Similar surnames: Weitz, Britz, Bitz, Beltz, Blitz, Netz, Benitz, Beetz, Fleitz, Seitz

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Where is the Beitz family from?

You can see how Beitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Beitz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Beitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beitz families in 1911.
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What did your Beitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beitz. 60% of Beitz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Beitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beitz were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Beitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beitz. For the veterans among your Beitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Beitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beitz in 1942 was 21, and 82 in 2004.

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