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Schittenhelm Family History

Schittenhelm 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: Chittenden, Schindel, Schoenfeld, Schattner, Schenkel, Crittenden

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Where is the Schittenhelm family from?

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

What did your Schittenhelm ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schittenhelm ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Schittenhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schittenhelm 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Schittenhelm. 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 348 military records available for the last name Schittenhelm. For the veterans among your Schittenhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schittenhelm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Schittenhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schittenhelm in 1967 was 53, and 71 in 1995.

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