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Stortz Family History

Stortz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Storz.

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


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Where is the Stortz family from?

You can see how Stortz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stortz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stortz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Stortz families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Stortz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stortz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stortz 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 Stortz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Stortz. 100% of Stortz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stortz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Stortz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stortz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stortz 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Stortz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stortz. For the veterans among your Stortz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stortz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stortz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stortz in 1949 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stortz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stortz 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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