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Entz Family History

Entz Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Enz .

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


Similar surnames: Ertz, Sentz, Jentz, Bentz, Dentz, Lentz, Mentz, Zentz, Ent, Ensz

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Where is the Entz family from?

You can see how Entz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Entz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Entz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Entz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Entz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Entz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Entz. 100% of Entz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Entz women 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Entz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entz 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Entz. 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 688 military records available for the last name Entz. For the veterans among your Entz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Entz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Entz in 1947 was 44, and 60 in 2004.

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