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Mirtz Family History

Mirtz 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: Martz, Mirto, Mertz, Kirtz, Mitz, Mintz, Wirtz, Mietz, Miltz, Girtz

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Where is the Mirtz family from?

You can see how Mirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mirtz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mirtz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mirtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirtz 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 Mirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirtz. 37% of Mirtz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mirtz women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mirtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Mirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirtz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mirtz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Mirtz. For the veterans among your Mirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirtz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Mirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mirtz in 1965 was 91, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mirtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirtz 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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