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Schlage Family History

Schlage 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: Schrage, Schlager, Schlag, Schlagel, Schlake, Schade, Schlegel

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Where is the Schlage family from?

You can see how Schlage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schlage families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schlage's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schlage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlage 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 Schlage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Pantry Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlage. 50% of Schlage men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Schlage women worked as a Pantry Girl.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pantry Girl
    100%

What Schlage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Schlage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlage 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Schlage. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schlage. For the veterans among your Schlage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlage lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schlage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schlage in 1967 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlage 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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