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Schultheis Family History

Schultheis Surname Meaning

German: status name from Middle High German schultheize ‘village headman’. The term originally denoted a man responsible for collecting dues and paying them to the lord of the manor.

See also Schulz.

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


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Where is the Schultheis family from?

You can see how Schultheis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schultheis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schultheis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schultheis families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schultheis's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Schultheis families in 1891.
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What did your Schultheis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schultheis. 15% of Schultheis men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Schultheis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schultheis were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Schultheis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schultheis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schultheis. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schultheis. For the veterans among your Schultheis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schultheis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schultheis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schultheis in 1952 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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