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Schoetz Family History

Schoetz Surname 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: Schuetz, Schwetz, Scheetz, Scholtz, Schultz, Schatz, Schott, Schoen

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Where is the Schoetz family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoetz. 100% of Schoetz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Schoetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Schoetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoetz 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Schoetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Schoetz. For the veterans among your Schoetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schoetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schoetz in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoetz 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.

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