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Schettig Family History

Schettig 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: Schetter, Schettino, Schettini, Shetty, Schei, Schutter, Schott

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Where is the Schettig family from?

You can see how Schettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schettig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Schettig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Schettig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schettig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schettig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schettig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schettig. 100% of Schettig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schettig women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Schettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schettig 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 Schettig. 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 110 military records available for the last name Schettig. For the veterans among your Schettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schettig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schettig in 1958 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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