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Heurtz Family History

Heurtz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hertz, Kertz, Hartz, Hurt, Gertz, Feutz, Houtz, Mertz, Wurtz, Kurtz

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Where is the Heurtz family from?

You can see how Heurtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heurtz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heurtz families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heurtz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heurtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heurtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Heurtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Heurtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heurtz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heurtz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heurtz. For the veterans among your Heurtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heurtz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Heurtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heurtz in 1966 was 45, and 91 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heurtz 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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