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Schlaegel Family History

Schlaegel 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: Schlegel, Schlagel, Schloegel, Schlager, Schwegel, Schlanger

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Where is the Schlaegel family from?

You can see how Schlaegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlaegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Schlaegel families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schlaegel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schlaegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaegel 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 Schlaegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlaegel. 31% of Schlaegel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlaegel women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Schlaegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlaegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaegel 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Schlaegel. 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 263 military records available for the last name Schlaegel. For the veterans among your Schlaegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaegel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schlaegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schlaegel in 1965 was 81, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlaegel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaegel 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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