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Schulten Name Meaning

North German (Rhineland): patronymic from Schulte .

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


Similar surnames: Schultes, Schulte, Schult, Scholten, Scholtes, Schutte, Schulteis

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Where is the Schulten family from?

You can see how Schulten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schulten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Schulten families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Schulten's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schulten families in 1880.
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What did your Schulten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schulten. 38% of Schulten men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schulten women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schulten were Tobacco Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Tobacco Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schulten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulten 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Schulten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schulten. For the veterans among your Schulten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schulten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schulten in 1955 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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