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Deatz Family History

Deatz 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: Deetz, Datz, Dentz, Deats, Deitz, Dean, Metz, Platz, Hertz, Dear

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Where is the Deatz family from?

You can see how Deatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deatz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Deatz family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deatz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Deatz families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deatz 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 Deatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deatz. 100% of Deatz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deatz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Deatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deatz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Deatz. 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 60 military records available for the last name Deatz. For the veterans among your Deatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deatz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Deatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deatz in 1966 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deatz 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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