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Schlecter Family History

Schlecter 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: Schlechter, Schleeter, Schecter, Schetter, Schlenker, Schleifer

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Where is the Schlecter family from?

You can see how Schlecter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlecter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlecter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schlecter families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schlecter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schlecter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlecter 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 Schlecter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlecter. 46% of Schlecter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

What Schlecter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Schlecter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlecter 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Schlecter. 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 51 military records available for the last name Schlecter. For the veterans among your Schlecter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlecter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Schlecter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schlecter in 1964 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlecter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlecter 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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