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Lurtz Family History

Lurtz 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: Lutz, Lurz, Wurtz, Kurtz, Lortz, Burtz, Luntz, Urtz, Hertz, Martz

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Where is the Lurtz family from?

You can see how Lurtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lurtz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lurtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lurtz families living in Berkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lurtz's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Lurtz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lurtz 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 Lurtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lurtz. 27% of Lurtz men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Lurtz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lurtz were Barber and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Lurtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lurtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lurtz 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Lurtz. 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 296 military records available for the last name Lurtz. For the veterans among your Lurtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lurtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lurtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lurtz in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lurtz 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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