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Stirtz Family History

Stirtz 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: Startz, Stertz, Sturtz, Stiltz, Stitz, Stortz, Stentz, Spitz, Strutz

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Where is the Stirtz family from?

You can see how Stirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirtz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Stirtz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Stirtz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stirtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stirtz. 60% of Stirtz men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Stirtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Stirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirtz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Stirtz. 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 67 military records available for the last name Stirtz. For the veterans among your Stirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirtz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Stirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stirtz in 1968 was 59, and 95 in 2002.

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