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Schulwitz Family History

Schulwitz 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, Schlitz, Schuetz, Schwetz, Schlitt, Schutz, Schiltz, Schulte

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Where is the Schulwitz family from?

You can see how Schulwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schulwitz families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schulwitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schulwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schulwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schulwitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Schulwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulwitz 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Schulwitz. 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 63 military records available for the last name Schulwitz. For the veterans among your Schulwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulwitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schulwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schulwitz in 1964 was 92, and 78 in 2003.

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