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Sheatz Family History

Sheatz 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: Shatz, Sheats, Sheetz, Hertz, Schatz, Shetty, Heath, Stentz, Sheaff

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Where is the Sheatz family from?

You can see how Sheatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sheatz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sheatz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Sheatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheatz 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sheatz. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sheatz. For the veterans among your Sheatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheatz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sheatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sheatz in 1965 was 48, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheatz 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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