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Editz Family History

Editz 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: Meditz, Ditz, Fitz, Britz, Kritz, Beitz, Bitz, Spitz, Reitz, Pritz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Editz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Editz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Editz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Editz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Editz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Editz. For the veterans among your Editz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Editz lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Editz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Editz in 1989 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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