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Scheetz Family History

Scheetz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schütz (see Schuetz).

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


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Where is the Scheetz family from?

You can see how Scheetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheetz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Scheetz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheetz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scheetz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheetz 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 Scheetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheetz. 22% of Scheetz men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Scheetz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheetz were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Scheetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Scheetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheetz 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Scheetz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Scheetz. For the veterans among your Scheetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheetz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Scheetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scheetz in 1943 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheetz 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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