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Schlafle Family History

Schlafle 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: Schlaff, Schlafer, Schadle, Schnable, Schlake, Schmale, Schaul

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Where is the Schlafle family from?

You can see how Schlafle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlafle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlafle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schlafle families living in Arkansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schlafle's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Schlafle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlafle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlafle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schlafle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Schlafle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlafle 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schlafle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schlafle. For the veterans among your Schlafle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlafle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schlafle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schlafle in 1965 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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