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Shotzberger Family History

Shotzberger 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: Holzberger, Shoenberger, Schoenberger, Hornberger, Sollberger

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Where is the Shotzberger family from?

You can see how Shotzberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotzberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shotzberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shotzberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotzberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shotzberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotzberger 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 Shotzberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shotzberger. 78% of Shotzberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shotzberger women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    78%
  • Viscose Dept
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shotzberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Shotzberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotzberger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shotzberger. 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 148 military records available for the last name Shotzberger. For the veterans among your Shotzberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotzberger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shotzberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shotzberger in 1958 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotzberger 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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