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Fatz Family History

Fatz 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: Fitz, Batz, Fath, Gatz, Ratz, Fata, Patz, Faatz, Katz, Zatz

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Where is the Fatz family from?

You can see how Fatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fatz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fatz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fatz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatz 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 Fatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fatz. 28% of Fatz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fatz women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fatz were Manager and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatz 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Fatz. 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 435 military records available for the last name Fatz. For the veterans among your Fatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fatz in 1958 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fatz 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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