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Schittinger Family History

Schittinger 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: Schillinger, Schirtzinger, Hittinger, Schlesinger, Schlinger

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Where is the Schittinger family from?

You can see how Schittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schittinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schittinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schittinger family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schittinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schittinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schittinger 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 did your Schittinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schittinger. 100% of Schittinger men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Schittinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Schittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schittinger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schittinger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schittinger. For the veterans among your Schittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schittinger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Schittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schittinger in 1975 was 83, and 78 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schittinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schittinger 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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