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Schelz Family History

Schelz 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: Schelp, Schulz, Schelb, Schell, Schmelz, Scherz, Scholz, Schilz

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Where is the Schelz family from?

You can see how Schelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schelz family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schelz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schelz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Oils Cutive was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schelz. 100% of Schelz men worked as an Oils Cutive. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Oils Cutive
    100%
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What Schelz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Schelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelz 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Schelz. 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 95 military records available for the last name Schelz. For the veterans among your Schelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Schelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schelz in 1968 was 78, and 88 in 2001.

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