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Schotsch Family History

Schotsch 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: Schorsch, Schoch, Scotch, Hosch, Schott, Schach, Schwoch, Horsch

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Where is the Schotsch family from?

You can see how Schotsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schotsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schotsch families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schotsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schotsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schotsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schotsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Schotsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Schotsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schotsch 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Schotsch. 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 74 military records available for the last name Schotsch. For the veterans among your Schotsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schotsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schotsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schotsch in 1964 was 75, and 59 in 2002.

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