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Kiertz Family History

Kiertz Surname 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: Kertz, Kirtz, Giertz, Kientz, Hertz, Ketz, Kieran, Lietz, Kitz, Gertz

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Where is the Kiertz family from?

You can see how Kiertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kiertz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiertz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kiertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kiertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiertz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kiertz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kiertz. For the veterans among your Kiertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiertz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Kiertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kiertz in 1978 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiertz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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