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Schlanger Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Schlange ‘snake’ + the agent suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schlager, Schwinger, Schwager, Schlangen, Schlinger, Schramer

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Where is the Schlanger family from?

You can see how Schlanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Schlanger families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schlanger's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Schlanger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schlanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlanger. 23% of Schlanger men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Schlanger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlanger were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
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What Schlanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlanger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schlanger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 389 military records available for the last name Schlanger. For the veterans among your Schlanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlanger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schlanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schlanger in 1955 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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