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Foltz Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Volz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Fultz, Folts, Folz, Voltz, Foutz, Bolte, Pultz, Foit, Koltz, Fout

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Foltz Family Origin

Where is the Foltz family from?

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You can see how Foltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foltz families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Foltz families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Foltz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Foltz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Foltz Family Occupations

What did your Foltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Clerk and Machinist were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Foltz. The most common Foltz occupation in Canada was Clerk. 33% of Foltz's were Clerks. A less common occupation for the Foltz family was Tin Smith.

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  • Clerk

    33%

  • Machinist

    33%

  • Tin Smith

    33%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Foltz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Foltz Historical Records

What Foltz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Foltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foltz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Foltz. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Foltz. For the veterans among your Foltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Foltz Life Expectancy

What is the average Foltz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Foltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foltz in 1940 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foltz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foltz 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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