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Schlabs Family History

Schlabs 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: Schlais, Schwab, Schloss, Schlarb, Schaab, Schleis, Schlaff, Schlag

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Where is the Schlabs family from?

You can see how Schlabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlabs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schlabs family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlabs's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Schlabs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlabs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlabs ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Schlabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlabs 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Schlabs. 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 76 military records available for the last name Schlabs. For the veterans among your Schlabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlabs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Schlabs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schlabs in 1968 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlabs 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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