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Schlor Family History

Schlor 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: Schoor, Schor, Schaar, Schur, Schlup, Schorr, Schuler, Scher, Schloss

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Where is the Schlor family from?

You can see how Schlor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schlor families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schlor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Schlor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlor 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Schlor. 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 392 military records available for the last name Schlor. For the veterans among your Schlor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlor lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Schlor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schlor in 1977 was 72, and 43 in 2003.

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