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Schartzer Family History

Schartzer 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: Schertzer, Shartzer, Schartner, Scharrer, Scherzer, Schwitzer

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Where is the Schartzer family from?

You can see how Schartzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schartzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schartzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Schartzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schartzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schartzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schartzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schartzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schartzer. 67% of Schartzer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Electrician
    34%
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What Schartzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Schartzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schartzer 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Schartzer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Schartzer. For the veterans among your Schartzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schartzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schartzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schartzer in 1965 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

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