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Schlachta Family History

Schlachta 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: Schlecht, Schacht, Schlachter, Schlaht, Schlichte, Schlicht, Schacher

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Where is the Schlachta family from?

You can see how Schlachta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlachta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Schlachta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schlachta families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Schlachta's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Schlachta families in 1920.
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What did your Schlachta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlachta. 50% of Schlachta men worked as a Baker and 100% of Schlachta women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Schlachta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Schlachta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlachta 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Schlachta. 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 159 military records available for the last name Schlachta. For the veterans among your Schlachta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlachta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schlachta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schlachta in 1967 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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