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Abitz Name Meaning

from a variant of the personal name A(da)lbert (see Albert). habitational name from a place name in eastern Germany, of Slavic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Bitz, Reitz, Apitz, Britz, Pritz, Beitz, Fitz, Kritz, Spitz, Zaitz

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Where is the Abitz family from?

You can see how Abitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Abitz families living in Anglesey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Abitz's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Abitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abitz. 27% of Abitz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Abitz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abitz were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abitz 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Abitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 347 military records available for the last name Abitz. For the veterans among your Abitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abitz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Abitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abitz in 1957 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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