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Gartz Family History

Gartz Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Gartz family from?

You can see how Gartz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gartz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gartz families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Gartz's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gartz families in 1891.
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What did your Gartz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gartz. 12% of Gartz men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gartz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gartz were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartz 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Gartz. 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 860 military records available for the last name Gartz. For the veterans among your Gartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gartz in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartz 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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