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Viltz Family History

Viltz Surname Meaning

Probably a habitational name from any of the places called Vils in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Viltz family from?

You can see how Viltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viltz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Viltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Viltz families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Viltz's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Viltz families in 1891.
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What did your Viltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viltz. 82% of Viltz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Viltz women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viltz were Farmer and 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
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Viltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Viltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viltz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Viltz. 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 69 military records available for the last name Viltz. For the veterans among your Viltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viltz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Viltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Viltz in 1966 was 61, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viltz 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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