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Shatzer Family History

Shatzer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schatzer or Schätzer an occupational name for a tax collector. Compare Schatz.

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


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Where is the Shatzer family from?

You can see how Shatzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shatzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shatzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shatzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shatzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shatzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shatzer. 26% of Shatzer men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Shatzer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shatzer were Truck Driver and Knitter.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Knitter
    8%

What Shatzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shatzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatzer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Shatzer. 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 Shatzer. For the veterans among your Shatzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatzer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shatzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shatzer in 1954 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shatzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shatzer 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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