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Shleifer Family History

Shleifer 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: Schleifer, Seifer, Leifer, Schleimer, Schleiger, Schleider, Sheffer

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Where is the Shleifer family from?

You can see how Shleifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shleifer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shleifer families living in Oregon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shleifer's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Shleifer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shleifer 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 Shleifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shleifer. 100% of Shleifer men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Shleifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Shleifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shleifer 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Shleifer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shleifer. For the veterans among your Shleifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shleifer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shleifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shleifer in 1965 was 93, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shleifer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shleifer 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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