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Miltz Family History

Miltz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Milz.

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


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Where is the Miltz family from?

You can see how Miltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Miltz families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Miltz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Miltz families in 1891.
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What did your Miltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miltz. 20% of Miltz men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Miltz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miltz were Private 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Private
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Miltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miltz 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Miltz. 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 309 military records available for the last name Miltz. For the veterans among your Miltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miltz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Miltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Miltz in 1962 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miltz 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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