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Kuertz Family History

Kuertz 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: Kertz, Kurtz, Wuertz, Hertz, Ketz, Kurta, Kuntz, Gertz, Keltz, Kreutz

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Where is the Kuertz family from?

You can see how Kuertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kuertz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuertz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kuertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuertz. 100% of Kuertz 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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What Kuertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kuertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuertz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kuertz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kuertz. For the veterans among your Kuertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuertz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kuertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kuertz in 1967 was 69, and 74 in 2002.

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