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Schlapper Family History

Schlapper 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: Clapper, Schopper, Schipper, Schlager, Schlatter, Schlafer, Schlappi

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Where is the Schlapper family from?

You can see how Schlapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlapper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlapper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Schlapper families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schlapper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlapper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlapper 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 Schlapper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlapper. 56% of Schlapper men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    45%

What Schlapper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Schlapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlapper 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Schlapper. 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 64 military records available for the last name Schlapper. For the veterans among your Schlapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlapper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schlapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schlapper in 1966 was 86, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlapper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlapper 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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