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Shanholtz Family History

Shanholtz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönholtz a topographic name from Middle High German schoen ‘beautiful’ + holz ‘wood forest’.

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


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Where is the Shanholtz family from?

You can see how Shanholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanholtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanholtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shanholtz families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shanholtz's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Shanholtz families in 1891.
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What did your Shanholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanholtz. 35% of Shanholtz men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Shanholtz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanholtz were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shanholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanholtz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shanholtz. 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 520 military records available for the last name Shanholtz. For the veterans among your Shanholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanholtz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shanholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shanholtz in 1956 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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