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Schlaaf Family History

Schlaaf 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: Schaaf, Schlaff, Schaar, Schaal, Schaap, Schaff, Schlarb, Schaab

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Where is the Schlaaf family from?

You can see how Schlaaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaaf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schlaaf families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schlaaf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schlaaf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaaf 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 20 census records available for the last name Schlaaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaaf 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schlaaf. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schlaaf. For the veterans among your Schlaaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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