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Politzer Family History

Politzer Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Politz (see Politz).

It is also found in Czechia (compare Policar).

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


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Where is the Politzer family from?

You can see how Politzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Politzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Politzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Politzer families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Politzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Politzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Politzer 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 Politzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Politzer. 40% of Politzer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Politzer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Politzer were Chauffeur and Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Politzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Politzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Politzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Politzer. 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 370 military records available for the last name Politzer. For the veterans among your Politzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Politzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Politzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Politzer in 1962 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Politzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Politzer 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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