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Korelitz Family History

Korelitz 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: Koblitz, Kreitz, Koretz, Kritz, Reitz, Moritz, Garlitz, Kienitz

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Where is the Korelitz family from?

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

What did your Korelitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korelitz. 100% of Korelitz women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Korelitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Korelitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korelitz 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Korelitz. 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 29 military records available for the last name Korelitz. For the veterans among your Korelitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korelitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Korelitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Korelitz in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

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