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Vatz Family History

Vatz 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: Batz, Gatz, Ratz, Vath, Patz, Katz, Zatz, Satz, Watz, Vaz

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Where is the Vatz family from?

You can see how Vatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vatz families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Vatz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vatz 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 Vatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vatz. 50% of Vatz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Owner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Vatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vatz 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Vatz. 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 75 military records available for the last name Vatz. For the veterans among your Vatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vatz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Vatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vatz in 1968 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

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