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Arzt Family History

Arzt Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Artz.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a physician.

German Arzt from Middle High German arzet ‘physician’.

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


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Where is the Arzt family from?

You can see how Arzt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arzt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arzt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Arzt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Arzt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arzt families in 1891.
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What did your Arzt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arzt. 60% of Arzt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Refugee
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arzt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arzt 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Arzt. 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 99,000 military records available for the last name Arzt. For the veterans among your Arzt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arzt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arzt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arzt in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arzt 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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