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Loretz Family History

Loretz Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Loritz.

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


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Where is the Loretz family from?

You can see how Loretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loretz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Loretz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Loretz family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Loretz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Loretz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loretz 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 Loretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loretz. 23% of Loretz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Loretz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loretz 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Loretz. 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 278 military records available for the last name Loretz. For the veterans among your Loretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loretz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Loretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loretz in 1959 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loretz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loretz 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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