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Schlobohm Family History

Schlobohm Name Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area where blackthorns (sloe bushes) grew from Middle Low German slē ‘sloe’ + bōm ‘tree’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schlotter, Schlott, Schoor, Schlotman, Schober, Schlapkohl, Schnoor

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Where is the Schlobohm family from?

You can see how Schlobohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlobohm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlobohm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schlobohm families living in West Virginia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Schlobohm's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Schlobohm families in 1880.
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What did your Schlobohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dishwasher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlobohm. 47% of Schlobohm men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schlobohm women worked as a Dishwasher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlobohm were Manager and Teacher. .

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dishwasher
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlobohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlobohm 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Schlobohm. 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 655 military records available for the last name Schlobohm. For the veterans among your Schlobohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlobohm lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schlobohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schlobohm in 1959 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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