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Schierz Family History

Schierz 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: Schier, Scherz, Schuetz, Scherf, Scher, Schwetz, Schieck, Scheer

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Where is the Schierz family from?

You can see how Schierz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schierz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schierz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schierz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schierz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schierz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schierz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schierz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schierz. 100% of Schierz men worked as a None. .

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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

  • None
    100%
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What Schierz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Schierz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierz 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Schierz. 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 134 military records available for the last name Schierz. For the veterans among your Schierz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Schierz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schierz in 1972 was 92, and 92 in 2001.

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