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Schlaefle Family History

Schlaefle 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: Schlaefer, Schelle, Schaefer, Schlief, Schnaible, Schlee, Schleef

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Where is the Schlaefle family from?

You can see how Schlaefle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaefle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlaefle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schlaefle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlaefle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlaefle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaefle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Schlaefle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaefle 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Schlaefle. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schlaefle. For the veterans among your Schlaefle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaefle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Schlaefle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schlaefle in 1971 was 63, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlaefle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaefle 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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