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Brotz Family History

Brotz Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Protz. from a dialect variant of Brott (see also Brotzman).

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


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Where is the Brotz family from?

You can see how Brotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brotz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brotz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Brotz families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Brotz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Brotz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brotz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brotz. 26% of Brotz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brotz women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brotz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brotz 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Brotz. 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 371 military records available for the last name Brotz. For the veterans among your Brotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brotz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Brotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brotz in 1959 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brotz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brotz 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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