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Schlicter Family History

Schlicter 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: Schlicker, Schlichter, Schlitter, Schlicher, Schlinger, Schlueter

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Where is the Schlicter family from?

You can see how Schlicter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlicter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlicter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schlicter families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Schlicter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schlicter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlicter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlicter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlicter. 34% of Schlicter men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
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What Schlicter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Schlicter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlicter 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Schlicter. 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 29 military records available for the last name Schlicter. For the veterans among your Schlicter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlicter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Schlicter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schlicter in 1958 was 52, and 79 in 2001.

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