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Schlaffman Family History

Schlaffman Surname 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: Schiffman, Schlarman, Schaffran, Schlotman, Schliesman, Schatzman

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Where is the Schlaffman family from?

You can see how Schlaffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaffman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schlaffman family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schlaffman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Schlaffman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaffman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Schlaffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaffman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schlaffman. 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 84 military records available for the last name Schlaffman. For the veterans among your Schlaffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaffman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Schlaffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schlaffman in 1977 was 57, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlaffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaffman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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