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Glitz Family History

Glitz 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: Glatz, Gritz, Blitz, Klitz, Litz, Geitz, Platz, Fitz, Britz, Goltz

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Where is the Glitz family from?

You can see how Glitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Glitz families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Glitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Glitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glitz 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 Glitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glitz. 100% of Glitz 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
    100%

What Glitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Glitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glitz 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Glitz. 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 139 military records available for the last name Glitz. For the veterans among your Glitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glitz in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glitz 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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