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Schlaeter Family History

Schlaeter 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: Schlueter, Schlatter, Schlageter, Schleeter, Schlaefer, Schlater

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Where is the Schlaeter family from?

You can see how Schlaeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlaeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schlaeter families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schlaeter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlaeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaeter 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 65 census records available for the last name Schlaeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaeter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schlaeter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schlaeter. For the veterans among your Schlaeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaeter lifespan?

Average Schlaeter life expectancy in 1981 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaeter 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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