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Yourtz Family History

Yourtz 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: Youtz, Court, Boortz, Nortz, Bortz, Houtz, Portz, Goertz, Yount

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Yourtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yourtz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yourtz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yourtz. For the veterans among your Yourtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yourtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Yourtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yourtz in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 1984.

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