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Tetz Family History

Tetz Surname Meaning

German:: in northeastern Germany from a short form of the personal name Tetzlaff of Slavic origin.

in northwestern Germany a habitational name from Tetz in North Rhine-Westphalia.

from a short form of a personal name formed with the ancient Germanic element theud ‘people tribe’ (see Dietrich).

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


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You can see how Tetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Tetz family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tetz families in 1901.
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What did your Tetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tetz. 56% of Tetz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetz 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Tetz. 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 277 military records available for the last name Tetz. For the veterans among your Tetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tetz in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetz 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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