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Scholz Family History

Scholz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schulz.

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


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Where is the Scholz family from?

You can see how Scholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Scholz families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Scholz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scholz families in 1891.
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What did your Scholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scholz. 72% of Scholz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Scholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Scholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholz 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Scholz. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Scholz. For the veterans among your Scholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Scholz in 1954 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scholz 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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