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Schlufter Family History

Schlufter 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: Schlueter, Schluter, Schutter, Schlotter, Schuster, Schaffter

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Where is the Schlufter family from?

You can see how Schlufter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlufter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlufter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schlufter families living in Maryland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Schlufter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schlufter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlufter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlufter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Schlufter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlufter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schlufter. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schlufter. For the veterans among your Schlufter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlufter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Schlufter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlufter in 1969 was 76, and 96 in 2002.

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