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Schratz Family History

Schratz Surname Meaning

German (also Schrätz) is a nickname for someone with a strange appearance, often associated with a bogeyman figure.

This term originates from Middle High German schrat and schraz, which both mean 'goblin' or 'specter'.

Additionally, it can serve as a topographic name derived from the Alemannic word schratt, meaning 'gorge'.

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


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Where is the Schratz family from?

You can see how Schratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schratz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schratz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schratz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schratz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schratz families in 1891.
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What did your Schratz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schratz. 100% of Schratz men worked as an Office Clerk and 100% of Schratz women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schratz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Schratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schratz 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Schratz. 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 321 military records available for the last name Schratz. For the veterans among your Schratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schratz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schratz in 1964 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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