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Storz Family History

Storz Surname Meaning

German: from the dialect word storz ‘stalk stump’ presumably a nickname for a short person.

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


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Where is the Storz family from?

You can see how Storz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Storz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Storz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Storz family living in Cumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Storz's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 3 other counties had the highest population of Storz families in 1891.
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What did your Storz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Storz. 18% of Storz men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Storz women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Storz were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Storz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Storz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Storz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Storz. For the veterans among your Storz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Storz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Storz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Storz in 1951 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Storz 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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