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Schatt Family History

Schatt 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: Schatz, Schott, Schatte, Schaut, Schutt, Schadt, Chatt, Hatt, Achatz

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Where is the Schatt family from?

You can see how Schatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Schatt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schatt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schatt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schatt. 23% of Schatt men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Schatt women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schatt were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schatt 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 820 immigration records available for the last name Schatt. 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 514 military records available for the last name Schatt. For the veterans among your Schatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schatt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Schatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schatt in 1959 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

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