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Geotz Family History

Geotz Name 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: Gertz, Grotz, Geltz, Gentz, Gotz, Getz, Geitz, Metz, Hertz, Kotz

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Where is the Geotz family from?

You can see how Geotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geotz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Geotz families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geotz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geotz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geotz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geotz. 100% of Geotz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Geotz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geotz 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Geotz. 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 92 military records available for the last name Geotz. For the veterans among your Geotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geotz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Geotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geotz in 1965 was 84, and 94 in 2001.

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