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Sholtz Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Scholtz or Scholz .

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


Similar surnames: Sholty, Shultz, Shoultz, Shortz, Shults, Foltz, Sholly, Shurtz, Sholl

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Where is the Sholtz family from?

You can see how Sholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sholtz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sholtz family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sholtz's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Sholtz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sholtz. 27% of Sholtz men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sholtz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sholtz were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sholtz 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Sholtz. 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 459 military records available for the last name Sholtz. For the veterans among your Sholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sholtz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sholtz in 1941 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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