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Kortz Name Meaning

German:: variant of Kurz . from a short form of the personal name Konrad .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kort, Nortz, Korth, Korte, Kotz, Lortz, Kertz, Wortz, Kirtz, Kratz

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Where is the Kortz family from?

You can see how Kortz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kortz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kortz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kortz family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kortz's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Kortz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kortz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kortz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kortz. 24% of Kortz men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kortz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kortz were Machinist and Nurse. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kortz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kortz 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Kortz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kortz. For the veterans among your Kortz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kortz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kortz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kortz in 1959 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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