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Shertzer Family History

Shertzer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schertzer and Scherzer.

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


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Where is the Shertzer family from?

You can see how Shertzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shertzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shertzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shertzer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shertzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shertzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shertzer 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 Shertzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Embroidry Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shertzer. 100% of Shertzer men worked as an Embroidry Manufacturer and 100% of Shertzer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Embroidry Manufacturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shertzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shertzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shertzer 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Shertzer. 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 602 military records available for the last name Shertzer. For the veterans among your Shertzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shertzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shertzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shertzer in 1962 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shertzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shertzer 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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