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Schlarbaum Family History

Schlarbaum 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: Schlarb, Schlabach, Schoenbaum, Scharlau, Schlarman, Schraub

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Where is the Schlarbaum family from?

You can see how Schlarbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlarbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlarbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schlarbaum families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schlarbaum's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schlarbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlarbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlarbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlarbaum. 72% of Schlarbaum 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Schlarbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlarbaum 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Schlarbaum. 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 393 military records available for the last name Schlarbaum. For the veterans among your Schlarbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlarbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schlarbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schlarbaum in 1962 was 95, and 91 in 2004.

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