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Roentz Family History

Roentz 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: Rentz, Stentz, Reitz, Roen, Reetz, Lontz, Retz, Goertz, Wentz, Renta

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Where is the Roentz family from?

You can see how Roentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roentz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Roentz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Roentz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roentz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roentz 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 Roentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roentz. 50% of Roentz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Roentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Roentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roentz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Roentz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Roentz. For the veterans among your Roentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roentz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 1998, in the United States, Roentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Roentz in 1940 was 30, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roentz 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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