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Schlaepfer Family History

Schlaepfer 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: Schlaefer, Schleifer, Schaefer, Schlafer, Schrepfer, Schlieper

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Where is the Schlaepfer family from?

You can see how Schlaepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaepfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlaepfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schlaepfer families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schlaepfer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schlaepfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaepfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schlaepfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlaepfer. 50% of Schlaepfer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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What Schlaepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Schlaepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaepfer 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Schlaepfer. 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 138 military records available for the last name Schlaepfer. For the veterans among your Schlaepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaepfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schlaepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schlaepfer in 1964 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

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