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Schlatterer Family History

Schlatterer 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: Schlatter, Schattner, Schlotter, Schwaderer, Schlitter, Schlageter

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Where is the Schlatterer family from?

You can see how Schlatterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlatterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlatterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schlatterer families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schlatterer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlatterer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlatterer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlatterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlatterer. 34% of Schlatterer men worked as a Florist and 50% of Schlatterer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlatterer were Draftsman and Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Florist
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Draftsman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Schlatterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlatterer 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Schlatterer. 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 397 military records available for the last name Schlatterer. For the veterans among your Schlatterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlatterer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlatterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schlatterer in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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