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Schuettpelz Family History

Schuettpelz Surname Meaning

North German (Schüttpelz): literally ‘shake the fur or hide’ from Middle High German schütten a nickname probably for a bold unconcerned person.

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


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Where is the Schuettpelz family from?

You can see how Schuettpelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuettpelz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Schuettpelz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Schuettpelz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schuettpelz families in 1920.
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What did your Schuettpelz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuettpelz. 53% of Schuettpelz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schuettpelz women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuettpelz were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Schuettpelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuettpelz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schuettpelz. 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 69 military records available for the last name Schuettpelz. For the veterans among your Schuettpelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuettpelz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schuettpelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schuettpelz in 1953 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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