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Schlack Family History

Schlack Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a weak or listless person from Middle Low German slak ‘weak slack’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schlack family from?

You can see how Schlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schlack family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlack's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlack families in 1891.
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What did your Schlack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlack. 23% of Schlack men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Schlack women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlack were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlack 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Schlack. 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 707 military records available for the last name Schlack. For the veterans among your Schlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlack lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schlack in 1954 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlack 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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