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Schliecher Family History

Schliecher 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: Schlicher, Schlicker, Schlichter, Schleicher, Schlieper, Schlechter

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Where is the Schliecher family from?

You can see how Schliecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schliecher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schliecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schliecher families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schliecher's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schliecher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schliecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schliecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schliecher. 38% of Schliecher men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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What Schliecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Schliecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schliecher 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Schliecher. 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 44 military records available for the last name Schliecher. For the veterans among your Schliecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schliecher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Schliecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schliecher in 1970 was 55, and 31 in 1981.

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