Scheltz Family History

Scheltz Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schultz, Schmeltz, Schertz, Schiltz, Scheetz, Scholtz, Schatz, Schuetz, Schwetz, Schratz

2,000 record(s) for Scheltz

941	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
126	Military Records
120	Immigration Records
824	Census and Voter Lists
140	Member Trees

Where is the Scheltz family from?

You can see how Scheltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheltz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Scheltz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheltz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheltz families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheltz. 45% of Scheltz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scheltz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheltz were Electrician and Maid.

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

45%

Farmer

12%

Carpenter

9%

Electrician

9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

50%

Maid

50%

What Scheltz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 824 census records available for the last name Scheltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheltz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 120 immigration records available for the last name Scheltz. 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.

Military Records

There are 126 military records available for the last name Scheltz. For the veterans among your Scheltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Scheltz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Scheltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Scheltz in 1968 was 82, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheltz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.