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Shiltz Family History

Shiltz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schilz and Schiltz. Americanized form of Slovenian Šilc (see Schiltz ).

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


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Where is the Shiltz family from?

You can see how Shiltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Shiltz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiltz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shiltz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiltz 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 Shiltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiltz. 31% of Shiltz men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Shiltz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiltz were Operator and Saleslady.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Shiltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shiltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiltz 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Shiltz. 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 231 military records available for the last name Shiltz. For the veterans among your Shiltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiltz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shiltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shiltz in 1960 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiltz 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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