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Karutz Family History

Karutz 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: Kautz, Kurutz, Krutz, Martz, Kertz, Kurucz, Kritz, Kratz, Hartz, Kaut

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Where is the Karutz family from?

You can see how Karutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karutz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Karutz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karutz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karutz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karutz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karutz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Karutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karutz 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Karutz. 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 78 military records available for the last name Karutz. For the veterans among your Karutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karutz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Karutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karutz in 1983 was 88, and 62 in 2003.

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