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Schlaeffer Family History

Schlaeffer 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: Schaeffer, Schlaefer, Schleifer, Schaefer, Schaffer, Schlafer

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Where is the Schlaeffer family from?

You can see how Schlaeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaeffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schlaeffer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schlaeffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlaeffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaeffer 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 Schlaeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlaeffer. 100% of Schlaeffer women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Schlaeffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Schlaeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaeffer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schlaeffer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schlaeffer. For the veterans among your Schlaeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaeffer lifespan?

Average Schlaeffer life expectancy in 1997 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaeffer 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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