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Maretz Family History

Maretz 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: Martz, Marez, Maret, Marotz, Marett, Moretz, Aretz, Metz, Marti

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Where is the Maretz family from?

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

What did your Maretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maretz. 44% of Maretz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maretz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maretz were Farm Work and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Work
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Maretz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Maretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maretz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Maretz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Maretz. For the veterans among your Maretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maretz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Maretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Maretz in 1967 was 63, and 91 in 1992.

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