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Ertz Family History

Ertz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ersch from a pet form of Aro or Arez.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ertz family from?

You can see how Ertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ertz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ertz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ertz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ertz families in 1840.
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What did your Ertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ertz. 27% of Ertz men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Ertz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ertz were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Ertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertz 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Ertz. 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 896 military records available for the last name Ertz. For the veterans among your Ertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ertz in 1954 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

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