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Irtz Family History

Irtz 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: Artz, Kirtz, Wirtz, Ertz, Girtz, Hirtz, Urtz, Metz, Ito, Ort

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Where is the Irtz family from?

You can see how Irtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Irtz families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Irtz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Irtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Irtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irtz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Irtz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Irtz. For the veterans among your Irtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irtz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Irtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Irtz in 1968 was 80, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irtz 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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