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Dirtz Family History

Dirtz 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: Diltz, Kirtz, Wirtz, Dietz, Girtz, Hirtz, Ditz, Hertz, Fitz, Martz

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Where is the Dirtz family from?

You can see how Dirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dirtz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dirtz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dirtz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Dirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirtz 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dirtz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dirtz. For the veterans among your Dirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirtz lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirtz 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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