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Lerz Family History

Lerz 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: Lenz, Letz, Lurz, Perz, Lierz, Herz, Merz, Lero, Lord, Lee

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Where is the Lerz family from?

You can see how Lerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lerz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lerz families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lerz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lerz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lerz 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 Lerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lerz. 56% of Lerz 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
    56%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Lerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerz 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lerz. 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 155 military records available for the last name Lerz. For the veterans among your Lerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lerz in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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