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Biltz Name Meaning

German: variant of Bilz ‘mushroom’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Bilz, Boltz, Beltz, Pilz, Bitz, Filtz, Diltz, Piltz, Geltz, Pultz

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Where is the Biltz family from?

You can see how Biltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Biltz families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Biltz's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Biltz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biltz. 20% of Biltz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Biltz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biltz were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Biltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biltz 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Biltz. 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 589 military records available for the last name Biltz. For the veterans among your Biltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biltz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Biltz in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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