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Schletty Family History

Schletty 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: Shetty, Schley, Schlitt, Schlott, Scaletta, Schuette, Schuett

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Where is the Schletty family from?

You can see how Schletty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schletty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Schletty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Schletty families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schletty's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schletty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schletty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schletty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schletty. 50% of Schletty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schletty women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Schletty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Schletty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schletty 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schletty. 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 72 military records available for the last name Schletty. For the veterans among your Schletty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schletty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schletty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schletty in 1965 was 75, and 46 in 2002.

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