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Woertz Family History

Woertz Surname Meaning

German (Wörtz):: from a pet form of the personal name Werner. variant of Würtz (see Wurtz). Compare Wortz.

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


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Where is the Woertz family from?

You can see how Woertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woertz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Woertz families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Woertz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Woertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woertz 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 Woertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woertz. 42% of Woertz men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Woertz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woertz were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Woertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woertz 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Woertz. 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 185 military records available for the last name Woertz. For the veterans among your Woertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woertz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Woertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woertz in 1958 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woertz 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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