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Purtz Family History

Purtz 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: Putz, Pultz, Portz, Wurtz, Kurtz, Burtz, Puetz, Urtz, Port, Platz

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Where is the Purtz family from?

You can see how Purtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Purtz families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Purtz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtz 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 Purtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purtz. 100% of Purtz women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Purtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Purtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Purtz. 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 46 military records available for the last name Purtz. For the veterans among your Purtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Purtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Purtz in 1978 was 55, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purtz 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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