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Schlitten Family History

Schlitten 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: Schlitter, Schlitt, Schlotter, Schlimgen, Schlatter, Schmitter

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Where is the Schlitten family from?

You can see how Schlitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlitten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schlitten families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlitten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlitten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlitten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlitten. 100% of Schlitten men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Schlitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlitten 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Schlitten. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schlitten. For the veterans among your Schlitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlitten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Schlitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schlitten in 1959 was 47, and 75 in 2001.

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