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Hritz Family History

Hritz Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Hric and possibly also an American shortened and altered form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Hricko or its Ukrainian cognate Hrytsko.

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


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Where is the Hritz family from?

You can see how Hritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hritz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hritz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hritz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hritz families in 1891.
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What did your Hritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hritz. 31% of Hritz men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Hritz women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hritz were Miner and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Coal Loader
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    27%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hritz 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Hritz. 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 655 military records available for the last name Hritz. For the veterans among your Hritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hritz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hritz in 1952 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hritz 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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