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Uetz Family History

Uetz 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: Metz, Ketz, Netz, Tetz, Letz, Retz, Petz, Fetz, Betz, Utz

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Where is the Uetz family from?

You can see how Uetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Uetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Uetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uetz 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 Uetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uetz. 40% of Uetz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Uetz women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Uetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Uetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uetz 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Uetz. 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 584 military records available for the last name Uetz. For the veterans among your Uetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uetz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Uetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Uetz in 1954 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uetz 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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