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Schlytter Family History

Schlytter 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: Schlotter, Schlatter, Schlitter, Schutter, Schetter, Schlueter

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Where is the Schlytter family from?

You can see how Schlytter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlytter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlytter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schlytter families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlytter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlytter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlytter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlytter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Schlytter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlytter 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Schlytter. 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 54 military records available for the last name Schlytter. For the veterans among your Schlytter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlytter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Schlytter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schlytter in 1974 was 86, and 70 in 2003.

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