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Gietz Family History

Gietz 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: Lietz, Gretz, Fietz, Goetz, Giltz, Gintz, Rietz, Tietz, Giertz, Pietz

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Where is the Gietz family from?

You can see how Gietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gietz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gietz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gietz family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gietz's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gietz families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gietz 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 Gietz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gietz. 17% of Gietz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gietz women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gietz 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Gietz. 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 230 military records available for the last name Gietz. For the veterans among your Gietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gietz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gietz in 1962 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gietz 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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