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Loretz Name Meaning

East German: variant of Loritz .

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


Similar surnames: Lorentz, Loritz, Moretz, Lortz, Lorenc, Aretz, Pretz, Lorek, Lorenz

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Where is the Loretz family from?

You can see how Loretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loretz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Loretz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Loretz families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loretz's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Loretz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loretz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loretz. 100% of Loretz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loretz 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Loretz. 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 278 military records available for the last name Loretz. For the veterans among your Loretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loretz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Loretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loretz in 1959 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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