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Diltz Name Meaning

Americanized form (and an archaic German variant) of German Dilz: from an old personal name based on Old High German diot ‘people nation’. Variant of Dilts a surname of German origin. Possibly also an Americanized form of Tilz a Germanized form of Sorbian Tylc: from a derivative of the personal name Tyl or its variant Tyla.

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


Similar surnames: Wiltz, Dietz, Giltz, Biltz, Fitz, Boltz, Fietz, Lintz, Tietz, Dietl

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Where is the Diltz family from?

You can see how Diltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Diltz families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Diltz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diltz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diltz. 32% of Diltz men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Diltz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diltz were Clerk 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diltz 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Diltz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diltz. For the veterans among your Diltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diltz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Diltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Diltz in 1960 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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