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Schlerf Family History

Schlerf 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: Scherf, Schleef, Schleif, Schlein, Schuler, Scher, Scheer, Schier

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Where is the Schlerf family from?

You can see how Schlerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlerf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlerf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schlerf families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Schlerf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schlerf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlerf 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 Schlerf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlerf. 100% of Schlerf men worked as a Counterman and 34% of Schlerf women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Counterman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Schlerf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Schlerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlerf 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Schlerf. 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 249 military records available for the last name Schlerf. For the veterans among your Schlerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlerf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schlerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schlerf in 1964 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlerf 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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