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Schlaefli Family History

Schlaefli 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, Schaefer, Schlief, Schleef, Schlaff, Schlafer, Schlappi

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Where is the Schlaefli family from?

You can see how Schlaefli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaefli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schlaefli families living in Kansas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schlaefli's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Schlaefli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaefli 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 Schlaefli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlaefli. 60% of Schlaefli men worked as a Farming and 100% of Schlaefli women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Partner Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Schlaefli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Schlaefli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaefli 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Schlaefli. 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 58 military records available for the last name Schlaefli. For the veterans among your Schlaefli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaefli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schlaefli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schlaefli in 1964 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlaefli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaefli 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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