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Birtz Family History

Birtz 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: Bitz, Biltz, Bartz, Bortz, Kirtz, Birt, Wirtz, Bertz, Burtz, Girtz

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Where is the Birtz family from?

You can see how Birtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birtz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birtz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Birtz families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Birtz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Birtz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birtz 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 Birtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Birtz. 67% of Birtz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Birtz women worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Plumber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Birtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birtz 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Birtz. 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 124 military records available for the last name Birtz. For the veterans among your Birtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Birtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Birtz in 1963 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birtz 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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