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Schlacter Family History

Schlacter 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: Schlatter, Schlachter, Schlater, Schacter, Schacher, Schlager

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Where is the Schlacter family from?

You can see how Schlacter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlacter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlacter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Schlacter families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlacter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schlacter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlacter 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 Schlacter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlacter. 20% of Schlacter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlacter women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bobber Setter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Schlacter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlacter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlacter 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Schlacter. 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 135 military records available for the last name Schlacter. For the veterans among your Schlacter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlacter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Schlacter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schlacter in 1960 was 46, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlacter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlacter 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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