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Schetnitz Family History

Schetnitz 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: Schnitz, Schettino, Schantz, Schertz, Schrantz, Schlitz, Heinitz, Schweitz, Schmitz, Scheetz

99	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
6	Immigration Records
49	Census and Voter Lists
22	Member Trees

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Where is the Schetnitz family from?

You can see how Schetnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schetnitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schetnitz families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schetnitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schetnitz families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schetnitz 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 Schetnitz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 49 census records available for the last name Schetnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schetnitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schetnitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schetnitz. For the veterans among your Schetnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schetnitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Schetnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schetnitz in 1969 was 70, and 88 in 1988.

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Schetnitz Surname Meaning

Where is the Schetnitz family from?

What Schetnitz family records will you find?

What is the average Schetnitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Schetnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schetnitz in 1969 was 70, and 88 in 1988.

Schetnitz Family History

Schetnitz Surname Meaning

186 record(s) for Schetnitz

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Where is the Schetnitz family from?

What Schetnitz family records will you find?

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Schetnitz Surname Meaning

186 record(s) for Schetnitz

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Where is the Schetnitz family from?

What Schetnitz family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schetnitz family history

What is the average Schetnitz lifespan?

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