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Tschantz Family History

Tschantz Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Tschanz and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Tschantz is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Compare Schantz

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tschanz, Tschannen, Schantz, Schiltz, Schartz, Schatz, Schwetz

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Where is the Tschantz family from?

You can see how Tschantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschantz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tschantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 78 Tschantz families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tschantz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tschantz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschantz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tschantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tschantz. 70% of Tschantz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tschantz women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tschantz were Laborer and Servant. .

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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
    70%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tschantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschantz 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Tschantz. 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 233 military records available for the last name Tschantz. For the veterans among your Tschantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschantz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tschantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tschantz in 1961 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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