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Joritz Family History

Joritz 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: Moritz, Oritz, Loritz, Britz, Kritz, Pritz, Nortz, Bortz, Gritz, Ritz

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Where is the Joritz family from?

You can see how Joritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Joritz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Joritz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Joritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joritz 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 97 census records available for the last name Joritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joritz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Joritz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Joritz. For the veterans among your Joritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joritz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Joritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Joritz in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joritz 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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