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Deertz Family History

Deertz 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: Deetz, Hertz, Kertz, Dearth, Reetz, Gertz, Deer, Mertz, Goertz, Peetz

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Where is the Deertz family from?

You can see how Deertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Deertz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Deertz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Deertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deertz. 100% of Deertz men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Deertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Deertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deertz 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Deertz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Deertz. For the veterans among your Deertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deertz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Deertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deertz in 1964 was 67, and 66 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deertz 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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