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Schlagter Family History

Schlagter 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: Schlager, Schlatter, Schlageter, Schlater, Schlueter, Schlotter

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Where is the Schlagter family from?

You can see how Schlagter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlagter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlagter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schlagter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlagter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlagter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlagter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlagter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlagter. 100% of Schlagter women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Schlagter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlagter 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schlagter. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schlagter. For the veterans among your Schlagter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlagter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schlagter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schlagter in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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