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Schierholtz Family History

Schierholtz 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: Schmeltz, Schertz, Schiltz, Shanholtz, Atherholt, Scholtz, Schultz

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Where is the Schierholtz family from?

You can see how Schierholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schierholtz family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Schierholtz families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Schierholtz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schierholtz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schierholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schierholtz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Schierholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierholtz 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Schierholtz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Schierholtz. For the veterans among your Schierholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierholtz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schierholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schierholtz in 1965 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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