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Erlitz Family History

Erlitz 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: Gerlitz, Britz, Kritz, Reitz, Pritz, Ferlita, Garlitz, Gritz, Gerbitz

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Where is the Erlitz family from?

You can see how Erlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Erlitz families living in Minnesota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Erlitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Erlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlitz. 60% of Erlitz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Erlitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erlitz were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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What Erlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Erlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlitz 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Erlitz. 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 78 military records available for the last name Erlitz. For the veterans among your Erlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Erlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erlitz in 1966 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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