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Haitz Family History

Haitz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heitz.

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


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Where is the Haitz family from?

You can see how Haitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Haitz families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Haitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haitz 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 Haitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haitz. 28% of Haitz men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Haitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haitz were Baker and 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Haitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haitz 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Haitz. 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 293 military records available for the last name Haitz. For the veterans among your Haitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Haitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Haitz in 1960 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haitz 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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