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Wolitz Family History

Wolitz 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: Politz, Woltz, Wollitz, Goltz, Moritz, Boltz, Wolin, Holtz, Wiltz

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Where is the Wolitz family from?

You can see how Wolitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolitz family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wolitz's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Wolitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wolitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolitz 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 Wolitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wolitz. For the veterans among your Wolitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wolitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolitz in 1967 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolitz 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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