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Schirtzinger Family History

Schirtzinger Name Meaning

German: probably a topographic name related to Schürzinger from Middle High German schürritze ‘scree’ for someone who lived near a rocky slope.

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


Similar surnames: Schreiner, Scherzinger, Swartzfager, Schlinger, Schweiger, Schmitzer

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Where is the Schirtzinger family from?

You can see how Schirtzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirtzinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Schirtzinger families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Schirtzinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schirtzinger families in 1920.
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What did your Schirtzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schirtzinger. 34% of Schirtzinger men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Schirtzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirtzinger 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Schirtzinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 188 military records available for the last name Schirtzinger. For the veterans among your Schirtzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirtzinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schirtzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schirtzinger in 1953 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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