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Schlakman Family History

Schlakman 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: Schlarman, Schlotman, Schenkman, Schuckman, Schauman, Schiffman

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Where is the Schlakman family from?

You can see how Schlakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlakman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schlakman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlakman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlakman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlakman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlakman. 100% of Schlakman men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Schlakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlakman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Schlakman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schlakman. For the veterans among your Schlakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlakman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Schlakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlakman in 1970 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

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