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Shatz Family History

Shatz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schatz or Americanized form of this as a German name.

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


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Where is the Shatz family from?

You can see how Shatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Shatz families living in Glamorgan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Shatz's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Shatz families in 1891.
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What did your Shatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shatz. 100% of Shatz 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatz 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Shatz. 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 564 military records available for the last name Shatz. For the veterans among your Shatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shatz in 1960 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shatz 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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