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Murtz Family History

Murtz 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: Martz, Mutz, Murto, Mertz, Wurtz, Kurtz, Murty, Burtz, Muntz, Urtz

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Where is the Murtz family from?

You can see how Murtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Murtz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Murtz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Murtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murtz 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 Murtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murtz. 42% of Murtz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Murtz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murtz were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Murtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Murtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtz 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Murtz. 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 153 military records available for the last name Murtz. For the veterans among your Murtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Murtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Murtz in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murtz 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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