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Surtz Family History

Surtz 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: Wurtz, Kurtz, Sturtz, Burtz, Shurtz, Urtz, Hertz, Martz, Kertz, Butz

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Where is the Surtz family from?

You can see how Surtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surtz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Surtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Surtz family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Surtz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Surtz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surtz 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 141 census records available for the last name Surtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surtz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Surtz. 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 Surtz. For the veterans among your Surtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surtz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Surtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Surtz in 1944 was 39, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surtz 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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