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Wiertz Family History

Wiertz 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: Giertz, Wirtz, Wertz, Wuertz, Woertz, Hertz, Kertz, Wirth, Lietz

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Where is the Wiertz family from?

You can see how Wiertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiertz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Wiertz families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiertz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wiertz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiertz 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 Wiertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiertz. 24% of Wiertz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Helper
    16%
  • Receiving Clerk
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

What Wiertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Wiertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiertz 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Wiertz. 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 270 military records available for the last name Wiertz. For the veterans among your Wiertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiertz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wiertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wiertz in 1965 was 93, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiertz 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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