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Filtz Name Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of felt. German: unflattering nickname for a stingy coarse person. South German: topographic name from Middle High German vilz ‘swamp’ or habitational name from any of the places called Filz (Rhineland-Palatinate) or Vilz (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania).

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


Similar surnames: Biltz, Boltz, Felt, Geltz, Filer, Filter, Giltz, Beltz, Diltz, Wiltz

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Where is the Filtz family from?

You can see how Filtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Filtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Filtz families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Filtz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Filtz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filtz. 33% of Filtz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Filtz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filtz were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filtz 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Filtz. 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 253 military records available for the last name Filtz. For the veterans among your Filtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filtz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Filtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Filtz in 1953 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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