Schutts Family History

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Schutts Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: occupational name for an archer, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schuts, or for a watchman or guard. Compare German Schuetz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schutte, Schutter, Schuetz, Schulte, Schott, Schuth, Schur, Schut

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Schutts Family Origin

Where is the Schutts family from?

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You can see how Schutts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schutts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schutts families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schutts families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schutts's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schutts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schutts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schutts Family Occupations

What did your Schutts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dancing Teacher was the top reported job for people in the UK named Schutts. 50% of Schutts women worked as a Dancing Teacher

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Dancing Teacher
    50%
  • Theatrical Dancing Producer
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Schutts Historical Records

What Schutts family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schutts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schutts census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 167 immigration records available for the last name Schutts. 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 Card

There are 297 military records available for the last name Schutts. For the veterans among your Schutts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Schutts Life Expectancy

What is the average Schutts lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schutts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schutts in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schutts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schutts 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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