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Dargitz Family History

Dargitz 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: Garlitz, Dargis, Marwitz, Darity, Dargie, Damitz, Karnitz, Darwin

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Where is the Dargitz family from?

You can see how Dargitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dargitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dargitz families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dargitz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dargitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dargitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dargitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dargitz. 85% of Dargitz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dargitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dargitz were Painter and Farmers. .

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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
    85%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Farmers
    50%
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Dargitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargitz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dargitz. 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 277 military records available for the last name Dargitz. For the veterans among your Dargitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dargitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dargitz in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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