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Vertz Family History

Vertz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Würtz (see Wurtz).

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


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Where is the Vertz family from?

You can see how Vertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vertz families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vertz's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Vertz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vertz 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 Vertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vertz. 34% of Vertz men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Vertz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vertz were Larbor and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Larbor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Vertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vertz 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Vertz. 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 475 military records available for the last name Vertz. For the veterans among your Vertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vertz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vertz in 1963 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vertz 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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