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Valtz Family History

Valtz 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: Maltz, Baltz, Kaltz, Saltz, Voltz, Waltz, Martz, Valko, Goltz, Batz

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Where is the Valtz family from?

You can see how Valtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valtz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Valtz families living in Louisiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Valtz's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Valtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valtz 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 Valtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valtz. 44% of Valtz men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Valtz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valtz were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Valtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Valtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valtz 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Valtz. 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 158 military records available for the last name Valtz. For the veterans among your Valtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valtz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Valtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Valtz in 1969 was 66, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valtz 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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