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Montz Family History

Montz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mantz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

It is derived from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element munt ‘protection guardianship’.

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


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Where is the Montz family from?

You can see how Montz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Montz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Montz family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Montz's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Montz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montz 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 Montz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Montz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montz 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Montz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Montz. For the veterans among your Montz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Montz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Montz in 1953 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Montz 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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