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Schluntz Family History

Schluntz 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: Schultz, Schuetz, Schmutz, Schantz, Schutz, Schlenz, Schrantz

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Where is the Schluntz family from?

You can see how Schluntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schluntz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schluntz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schluntz families living in Indiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Schluntz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schluntz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schluntz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schluntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schluntz. 46% of Schluntz 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
    46%
  • Cable Splicer
    19%
  • Sign Painter
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
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What Schluntz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Schluntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schluntz 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Schluntz. 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 77 military records available for the last name Schluntz. For the veterans among your Schluntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schluntz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schluntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schluntz in 1962 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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