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Shalz Family History

Shalz 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: Salz, Shatz, Shall, Hale, Shan, Sala, Sale, Shah, Hall, Schatz

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Where is the Shalz family from?

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

What did your Shalz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Shalz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shalz. 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 178 military records available for the last name Shalz. For the veterans among your Shalz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shalz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shalz in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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