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Paritz Family History

Paritz 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: Pritz, Panitz, Peritz, Paris, Parfitt, Martz, Britz, Kritz, Hartz

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Where is the Paritz family from?

You can see how Paritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paritz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Paritz families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paritz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Paritz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paritz 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 Paritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paritz. 34% of Paritz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paritz women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Paritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Paritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paritz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Paritz. 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 68 military records available for the last name Paritz. For the veterans among your Paritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paritz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Paritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paritz in 1964 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paritz 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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