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Schlechtingen Family History

Schlechtingen 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: Schlichting, Schechinger, Schlesinger, Schlechter, Schlessinger

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Where is the Schlechtingen family from?

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

What did your Schlechtingen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hand Sewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlechtingen. 50% of Schlechtingen women worked as a Hand Sewer. .

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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

  • Hand Sewer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Schlechtingen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlechtingen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schlechtingen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schlechtingen. For the veterans among your Schlechtingen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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