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Moetz Family History

Moetz 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: Metz, Motz, Goetz, Moltz, Montz, Mietz, Moretz, Mootz, Koetz, Mort

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Where is the Moetz family from?

You can see how Moetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Moetz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Moetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Moetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moetz 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Moetz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Moetz. For the veterans among your Moetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moetz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Moetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Moetz in 1974 was 81, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moetz 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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