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Schlough Family History

Schlough Name Meaning

Altered form of German Schlauch .

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


Similar surnames: Slaugh, Schwoch, Schlup, Schleigh, Schoo, Balough, Garlough, Furlough

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Where is the Schlough family from?

You can see how Schlough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schlough family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlough's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlough. 24% of Schlough men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schlough women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlough were Helper and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • High Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlough 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schlough. 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 210 military records available for the last name Schlough. For the veterans among your Schlough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlough lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schlough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlough in 1958 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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