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Schleiger Family History

Schleiger Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of scarves and veils from Middle Low German sleiger sleier ‘(head)scarf’.

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


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Where is the Schleiger family from?

You can see how Schleiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schleiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schleiger families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleiger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schleiger families in 1891.
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What did your Schleiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Janitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schleiger. 19% of Schleiger men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Schleiger women worked as a Janitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schleiger were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Schleiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schleiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleiger 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Schleiger. 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 360 military records available for the last name Schleiger. For the veterans among your Schleiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleiger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schleiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schleiger in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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