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Alitz Family History

Alitz Name 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: Apitz, Blitz, Abitz, Klitz, Malitz, Litz, Albitz, Platz, Fitz, Ali

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Where is the Alitz family from?

You can see how Alitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Alitz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Alitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Alitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alitz. 75% of Alitz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Alitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alitz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Alitz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Alitz. For the veterans among your Alitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Alitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Alitz in 1956 was 23, and 92 in 2004.

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