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Schotzko Family History

Schotzko 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: Schatz, Schott, Scotto, Schmotzer, Motzko, Schutz, Schock, Schatzel

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Where is the Schotzko family from?

You can see how Schotzko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schotzko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schotzko families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schotzko family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schotzko's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schotzko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schotzko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schotzko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Schotzko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schotzko 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schotzko. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schotzko. For the veterans among your Schotzko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schotzko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schotzko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schotzko in 1963 was 62, and 65 in 2003.

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