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Chutz Family History

Chutz 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: Chute, Schutz, Chustz, Chu, Hutt, Schultz, Achatz, Schatz, Chubb

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Where is the Chutz family from?

You can see how Chutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chutz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Chutz families living in Louisiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Chutz's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chutz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chutz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chutz. 43% of Chutz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Detective
    29%
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Chutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chutz 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Chutz. 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 218 military records available for the last name Chutz. For the veterans among your Chutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chutz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chutz in 1966 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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