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Jotz Family History

Jotz 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: Kotz, Hotz, Notz, Motz, Rotz, Gotz, Lotz, Botz, John, Ott

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Where is the Jotz family from?

You can see how Jotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jotz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jotz families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jotz's in USA. California had the highest population of Jotz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jotz 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 Jotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jotz. 100% of Jotz men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Jotz women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jotz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Jotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jotz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Jotz. 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 105 military records available for the last name Jotz. For the veterans among your Jotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jotz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Jotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jotz in 1978 was 87, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jotz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jotz 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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