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Shontz Family History

Shontz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schantz.

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


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Where is the Shontz family from?

You can see how Shontz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shontz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shontz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Shontz families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shontz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shontz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shontz 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 Shontz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shontz. 31% of Shontz men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Shontz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shontz were Farming and Instructor.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Instructor
    10%

What Shontz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shontz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shontz 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Shontz. 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 710 military records available for the last name Shontz. For the veterans among your Shontz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shontz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shontz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shontz in 1957 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shontz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shontz 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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