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Shertz Family History

Shertz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hertz, Schertz, Stertz, Sheetz, Shortz, Shurtz, Shetty, Kertz, Stentz

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Where is the Shertz family from?

You can see how Shertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shertz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shertz families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shertz's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shertz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shertz 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 Shertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shertz. 30% of Shertz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shertz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shertz were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Shertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shertz 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Shertz. 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 206 military records available for the last name Shertz. For the veterans among your Shertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shertz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shertz in 1965 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shertz 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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