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Giritz Family History

Giritz 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: Gritz, Girtz, Britz, Kritz, Pritz, Moritz, Gratz, Garlitz, Gertz

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Where is the Giritz family from?

You can see how Giritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giritz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giritz family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giritz's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Giritz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giritz 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 17 census records available for the last name Giritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giritz 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Giritz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Giritz. For the veterans among your Giritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giritz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Giritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Giritz in 1969 was 31, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giritz 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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