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Girtz Family History

Girtz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gertz.

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


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Where is the Girtz family from?

You can see how Girtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Girtz families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Girtz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Girtz families in 1880.
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What did your Girtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girtz. 69% of Girtz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Girtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Girtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girtz 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Girtz. 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 169 military records available for the last name Girtz. For the veterans among your Girtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girtz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Girtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Girtz in 1960 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girtz 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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