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Koretz Family History

Koretz Name Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name from the town of Korets in Ukraine.

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


Similar surnames: Portz, Krenz, Stretz, Morenz, Kovitz, Foret, Koeth, Pretz, Kratz

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Where is the Koretz family from?

You can see how Koretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koretz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koretz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Koretz families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Koretz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koretz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koretz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koretz. 37% of Koretz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Koretz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Presser
    28%
  • Advertising
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Koretz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Koretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koretz 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Koretz. 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 205 military records available for the last name Koretz. For the veterans among your Koretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koretz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Koretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koretz in 1958 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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