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Shatzka Family History

Shatzka 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: Shatzer, Shatz, Hata, Schatz, Hatzis, Shankar, Spatola, Sabatka

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Shatzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatzka 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shatzka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shatzka. For the veterans among your Shatzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatzka lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Shatzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shatzka in 1951 was 57, and 40 in 2001.

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