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Schlitz Family History

Schlitz Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living by the Schlitz river or a habitational name from the town of Schlitz near Fulda (Hesse).

Topographic name from Middle High German sli(t)z ‘crack fissure’ for someone who lives near this feature in the ground.

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


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Where is the Schlitz family from?

You can see how Schlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlitz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Schlitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Schlitz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlitz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schlitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlitz 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 Schlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlitz. 19% of Schlitz men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Schlitz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlitz were Mechanic and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    47%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Schlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlitz 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Schlitz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schlitz. For the veterans among your Schlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schlitz in 1956 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlitz 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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