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Horitz Family History

Horitz 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: Moritz, Hritz, Oritz, Loritz, Horwitz, Horvitz, Hertz, Britz, Horst

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Where is the Horitz family from?

You can see how Horitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Horitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Horitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Horitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horitz. 100% of Horitz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Horitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horitz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Horitz. 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 34 military records available for the last name Horitz. For the veterans among your Horitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horitz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Horitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Horitz in 1979 was 88, and 12 in 1991.

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