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Poitz Family History

Poitz 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: Pritz, Pitz, Politz, Portz, Peitz, Port, Pott, Platz, Post, Kotz

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Where is the Poitz family from?

You can see how Poitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poitz family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poitz's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Poitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poitz 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 161 census records available for the last name Poitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Poitz. 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 95 military records available for the last name Poitz. For the veterans among your Poitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Poitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poitz in 1954 was 65, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitz 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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