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Shantz Family History

Shantz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schantz which is ultimately also of Swiss German origin (see Tschantz).

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


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Where is the Shantz family from?

You can see how Shantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shantz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shantz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Shantz family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shantz's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Shantz families in 1861.
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What did your Shantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shantz. 21% of Shantz men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Shantz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shantz were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Shantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shantz 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 Shantz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shantz. For the veterans among your Shantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shantz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shantz in 1950 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shantz 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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