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Schlappich Family History

Schlappich 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: Schlappi, Schlabach, Schlauch, Schleich, Schaich, Schlick, Slavich

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Where is the Schlappich family from?

You can see how Schlappich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlappich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlappich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schlappich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlappich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlappich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlappich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlappich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlappich. 44% of Schlappich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schlappich women worked as a Topper. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Knitter
    22%
  • Factory
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%
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What Schlappich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Schlappich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlappich 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schlappich. 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 123 military records available for the last name Schlappich. For the veterans among your Schlappich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlappich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schlappich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schlappich in 1965 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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