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Shetz Family History

Shetz 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: Spetz, Stetz, Shatz, Hetz, Sheetz, Swetz, Sheth, Metz, Shen, Hertz

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Where is the Shetz family from?

You can see how Shetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Shetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shetz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shetz. 34% of Shetz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Driver
    23%
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What Shetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Shetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shetz. 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 99 military records available for the last name Shetz. For the veterans among your Shetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shetz in 1966 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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