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Schletz Family History

Schletz 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: Schuetz, Schwetz, Schlenz, Schlitz, Scheetz, Schultz, Schatz, Schlein

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Where is the Schletz family from?

You can see how Schletz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schletz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schletz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schletz families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schletz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schletz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schletz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schletz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schletz. 34% of Schletz men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Schletz women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Schletz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Schletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schletz 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Schletz. 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 125 military records available for the last name Schletz. For the veterans among your Schletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schletz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schletz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schletz in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

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