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Dountz Family History

Dountz 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: Kountz, Mountz, Duntz, Kuntz, Mount, Lontz, Houtz, Daunt, Yount

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Where is the Dountz family from?

You can see how Dountz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dountz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dountz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dountz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dountz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dountz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dountz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dountz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dountz. 100% of Dountz 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dountz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dountz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dountz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dountz. For the veterans among your Dountz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dountz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dountz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dountz in 1966 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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