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Soitz Family History

Soitz 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: Spitz, Sitz, Seitz, Soltz, Stitz, Smith, Kotz, Fitz, Britz, Goltz

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Where is the Soitz family from?

You can see how Soitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Soitz families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Soitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soitz 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 Soitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soitz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Soitz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Soitz. For the veterans among your Soitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Soitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Soitz in 1967 was 58, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soitz 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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