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Schlutz Family History

Schlutz 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: Schmutz, Schutz, Schlitz, Schultz, Schatz, Schuetz, Schlup, Schwetz

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Where is the Schlutz family from?

You can see how Schlutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlutz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Schlutz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schlutz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlutz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlutz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlutz. 25% of Schlutz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlutz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlutz 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Schlutz. 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 162 military records available for the last name Schlutz. For the veterans among your Schlutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlutz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Schlutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schlutz in 1958 was 45, and 91 in 2001.

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