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Moretz Family History

Moretz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Moritz.

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


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Where is the Moretz family from?

You can see how Moretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moretz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moretz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Moretz families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Moretz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moretz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moretz 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 Moretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moretz. 28% of Moretz men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Moretz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moretz were Salesman and House Wife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    26%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%

What Moretz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moretz 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Moretz. 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 Moretz. For the veterans among your Moretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moretz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Moretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Moretz in 1951 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moretz 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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