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Lierz Family History

Lierz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lürz(e) ‘cheat swindler’ (see Lurz).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lierz family from?

You can see how Lierz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lierz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lierz families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lierz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Lierz families in 1920.
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What did your Lierz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lierz. 83% of Lierz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    83%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%

What Lierz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Lierz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lierz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lierz. 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 56 military records available for the last name Lierz. For the veterans among your Lierz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lierz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lierz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lierz in 1963 was 34, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lierz 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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