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Schlegel Family History

Schlegel Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German slegel ‘hammer tool for striking’ (Old High German slegil a derivative of slahan ‘to strike’)

hence a metonymic occupational name for a smith or mason

or a nickname for a forceful person.

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


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Where is the Schlegel family from?

You can see how Schlegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Schlegel families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schlegel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlegel families in 1891.
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What did your Schlegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlegel. 100% of Schlegel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Schlegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlegel 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Schlegel. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Schlegel. For the veterans among your Schlegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlegel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schlegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schlegel in 1944 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlegel 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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