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Schalit Family History

Schalit Name 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: Schalk, Schlitt, Schardt, Schacht, Schelin, Schall, Scali, Scalia

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Where is the Schalit family from?

You can see how Schalit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schalit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schalit families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schalit families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schalit's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schalit families in 1880.
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What did your Schalit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schalit. 100% of Schalit men worked as a Timber Merchant and 100% of Schalit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Timber Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Schalit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Schalit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schalit 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Schalit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Schalit. For the veterans among your Schalit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schalit lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schalit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schalit in 1955 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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