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Atz Family History

Atz Surname Meaning

South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Azzo (see Ace).

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


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Where is the Atz family from?

You can see how Atz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Atz families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Atz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atz families in 1911.
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What did your Atz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atz. 41% of Atz men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Atz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atz were Conductor 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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Conductor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Atz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atz 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Atz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Atz. For the veterans among your Atz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Atz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Atz in 1956 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atz 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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