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Spartz Family History

Spartz Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Spartz family from?

You can see how Spartz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spartz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spartz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Spartz family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Spartz's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Spartz families in 1891.
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What did your Spartz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spartz. 54% of Spartz men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Spartz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spartz were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spartz 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Spartz. 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 220 military records available for the last name Spartz. For the veterans among your Spartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spartz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spartz in 1963 was 75, and 38 in 2004.

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