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Fertz Family History

Fertz 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: Hertz, Kertz, Gertz, Feutz, Mertz, Feltz, Fetz, Bertz, Vertz, Ertz

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Where is the Fertz family from?

You can see how Fertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fertz family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fertz's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Fertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Fertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertz 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Fertz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fertz. For the veterans among your Fertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertz lifespan?

Average Fertz life expectancy in 1970 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fertz 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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