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Alschlager Family History

Alschlager 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: Schlager, Oelschlager, Wollschlager, Schager, Schwager, Schlafer

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Where is the Alschlager family from?

You can see how Alschlager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alschlager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alschlager families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Alschlager families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alschlager's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Alschlager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alschlager 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 Alschlager ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Alschlager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Alschlager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alschlager 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alschlager. 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 12 military records available for the last name Alschlager. For the veterans among your Alschlager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alschlager lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Alschlager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Alschlager in 1975 was 86, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alschlager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alschlager 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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