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Scheltzer Family History

Scheltzer 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.

56	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
42	Census and Voter Lists
12	Member Trees

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Where is the Scheltzer family from?

You can see how Scheltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheltzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scheltzer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scheltzer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Scheltzer families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheltzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 42 census records available for the last name Scheltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheltzer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Scheltzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Scheltzer. For the veterans among your Scheltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheltzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Scheltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scheltzer in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 1985.

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Scheltzer Surname Meaning

Where is the Scheltzer family from?

What Scheltzer family records will you find?

What is the average Scheltzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Scheltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scheltzer in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 1985.

Scheltzer Family History

Scheltzer Surname Meaning

132 record(s) for Scheltzer

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Where is the Scheltzer family from?

What Scheltzer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Scheltzer lifespan?

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Scheltzer Surname Meaning

132 record(s) for Scheltzer

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Where is the Scheltzer family from?

What Scheltzer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Scheltzer family history

What is the average Scheltzer lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Scheltzer family tree

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