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Aultz Family History

Aultz Surname 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: Pultz, Hultz, Fultz, Ault, Gault, Butz, Goltz, Aul, Pulte, Putz

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Where is the Aultz family from?

You can see how Aultz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aultz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aultz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Aultz families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aultz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aultz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aultz 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 Aultz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aultz. 53% of Aultz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aultz women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Medical Doctor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aultz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aultz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Aultz. 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 186 military records available for the last name Aultz. For the veterans among your Aultz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aultz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Aultz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Aultz in 1959 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aultz 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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