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Burtz Family History

Burtz Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a small man from burz ‘rump stump’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Burtz family from?

You can see how Burtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 45 Burtz families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Burtz's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Burtz families in 1880.
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What did your Burtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtz. 25% of Burtz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burtz women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Burtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtz 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Burtz. 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 354 military records available for the last name Burtz. For the veterans among your Burtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burtz in 1958 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtz 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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