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Vetz Family History

Vetz 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: Metz, Ketz, Netz, Tetz, Letz, Retz, Petz, Fetz, Betz, Getz

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Where is the Vetz family from?

You can see how Vetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Vetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetz 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 Vetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vetz. 60% of Vetz men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Vetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Vetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetz 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Vetz. 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 371 military records available for the last name Vetz. For the veterans among your Vetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Vetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vetz in 1983 was 84, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetz 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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