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Schlerman Family History

Schlerman 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: Scherman, Schwerman, Schlarman, Schierman, Schuerman, Sherman

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Where is the Schlerman family from?

You can see how Schlerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlerman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schlerman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schlerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schlerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlerman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Schlerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlerman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schlerman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schlerman. For the veterans among your Schlerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlerman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Schlerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schlerman in 1971 was 95, and 81 in 1995.

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