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Schueltz Family History

Schueltz 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, Schmeltz, Schwetz, Schuelke, Schertz, Schutz

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Where is the Schueltz family from?

You can see how Schueltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schueltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schueltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schueltz families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schueltz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schueltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schueltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schueltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schueltz. 34% of Schueltz men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schueltz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schueltz were Laborer and Inspector. .

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%
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What Schueltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Schueltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schueltz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Schueltz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schueltz. For the veterans among your Schueltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schueltz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Schueltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schueltz in 1975 was 74, and 67 in 1989.

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