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Schlaefflin Family History

Schlaefflin 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: Schaeffler, Schoepflin, Schlein, Schelin, Scheffler, Chaffin, Schlaff

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Where is the Schlaefflin family from?

You can see how Schlaefflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaefflin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schlaefflin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlaefflin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schlaefflin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Schlaefflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaefflin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schlaefflin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schlaefflin. For the veterans among your Schlaefflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaefflin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Schlaefflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schlaefflin in 1965 was 71, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaefflin 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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