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Schlatter Family History

Schlatter Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: topographic name from Middle High German slâte ‘reedy place’

or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schlatt from the same word.

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


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Where is the Schlatter family from?

You can see how Schlatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlatter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlatter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Schlatter families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schlatter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlatter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlatter 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 Schlatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlatter. 43% of Schlatter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

What Schlatter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schlatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlatter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schlatter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schlatter. For the veterans among your Schlatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlatter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schlatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schlatter in 1957 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlatter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlatter 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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