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Urtz Family History

Urtz Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Utz.

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


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Where is the Urtz family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urtz. 34% of Urtz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Urtz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Urtz were Clerk and Laundress.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Urtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Urtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urtz 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Urtz. 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 144 military records available for the last name Urtz. For the veterans among your Urtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urtz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Urtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Urtz in 1961 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urtz 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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