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Schly Family History

Schly 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: Schley, Schey, Sully, Scala, Schur, Schei, Schlup, Scholl, Schild

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Where is the Schly family from?

You can see how Schly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Schly families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schly's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Schly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Schly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schly 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schly. 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 37 military records available for the last name Schly. For the veterans among your Schly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Schly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schly in 1974 was 22, and 76 in 2003.

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