Researching James Schultz
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 256 people with the Schultz surname? In that year Schultz was ranked number 3323 for popularity in the UK. |
The name James means "one who supplants" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of James Schultz on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for James Schultz and the Schultz Family History
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Some Famous People called James Schultz
James Willard Schultz
James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, (August 26, 1859 – June 11, 1947) was an American author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians. He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana and lived among the Pikuni tribe during the period 1880-82. He was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Apikuni in Blackfeet means "Spotted Robe." Schultz is most noted for his 37 books, most about Blackfoot life, and for his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park.
Source: James Willard Schultz, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Schultz
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