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Schlegell Family History

Schlegell 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: Schlegel, Schwegel, Schlagel, Schloegel, Schappell, Schlager

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Where is the Schlegell family from?

You can see how Schlegell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlegell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schlegell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlegell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlegell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlegell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Schlegell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlegell 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Schlegell. 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 784 military records available for the last name Schlegell. For the veterans among your Schlegell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlegell lifespan?

Average Schlegell life expectancy in 1978 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlegell 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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