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Shatzkes Family History

Shatzkes 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, Hatzis, Shanks, Stakes, Shatley, Natzke, Hankes, Sharples

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Where is the Shatzkes family from?

You can see how Shatzkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatzkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shatzkes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shatzkes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shatzkes families in 1920.
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What did your Shatzkes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shatzkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatzkes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shatzkes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shatzkes. For the veterans among your Shatzkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatzkes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shatzkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shatzkes in 1964 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

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