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Nentz Family History

Nentz 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: Netz, Rentz, Nantz, Wentz, Neitz, Gentz, Pentz, Zentz, Hentz, Dentz

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Where is the Nentz family from?

You can see how Nentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nentz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nentz families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nentz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nentz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nentz 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 Nentz ancestors do for a living?

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

What Nentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Nentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nentz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nentz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nentz. For the veterans among your Nentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nentz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Nentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nentz in 1968 was 75, and 91 in 1995.

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