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Lietz Family History

Lietz Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places in eastern Germany for example Lietzen Lietzau Lietzow etc. all of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Lietz family from?

You can see how Lietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lietz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lietz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lietz families living in Manitoba. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lietz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lietz families in 1911.
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What did your Lietz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lietz. 67% of Lietz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lietz women worked as a 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lietz 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 Lietz. 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 Lietz. For the veterans among your Lietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lietz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lietz in 1948 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lietz 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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