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Schirtz Family History

Schirtz 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: Schertz, Schiltz, Schartz, Schurtz, Schultz, Schatz, Schuetz, Schwetz

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Where is the Schirtz family from?

You can see how Schirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirtz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Schirtz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schirtz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schirtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schirtz. 100% of Schirtz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Schirtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Schirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirtz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Schirtz. 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 64 military records available for the last name Schirtz. For the veterans among your Schirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirtz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Schirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schirtz in 1970 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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