Entz Family History

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Entz Name Meaning

German: variant of Enz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ertz, Sentz, Jentz, Bentz, Dentz, Lentz, Mentz, Zentz, Ent, Ensz

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Entz Family Origin

Where is the Entz family from?

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You can see how Entz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Entz families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Entz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Entz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Entz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Entz Family Occupations

What did your Entz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Entz family was Retired Farmer. The most common Entz occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Entz's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Entz.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Keeping House

    7%

  • Laborer

    7%

  • Retired Farmer

    7%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Entz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Entz Historical Records

What Entz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Entz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Entz. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Entz. For the veterans among your Entz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Entz Life Expectancy

What is the average Entz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Entz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Entz in 1947 was 44, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Entz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Entz 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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Babe Ruth1895 - 1948 (53)
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