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Virtz Family History

Virtz 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: Kirtz, Virts, Wirtz, Vertz, Girtz, Hirtz, Vito, Hertz, Fitz, Martz

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Where is the Virtz family from?

You can see how Virtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Virtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Virtz families living in Maryland. This was about 97% of all the recorded Virtz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Virtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Virtz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Virtz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Virtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virtz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Virtz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Virtz. For the veterans among your Virtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virtz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Virtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Virtz in 1980 was 63, and 81 in 1999.

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