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Loertz Family History

Loertz 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: Goertz, Lortz, Woertz, Hertz, Kertz, Boortz, Ploetz, Nortz, Lietz

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Where is the Loertz family from?

You can see how Loertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loertz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Loertz families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Loertz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Loertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loertz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Loertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loertz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Loertz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Loertz. For the veterans among your Loertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loertz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Loertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Loertz in 1964 was 80, and 94 in 2000.

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