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Schlaffer Family History

Schlaffer 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: Schaffer, Schlafer, Scheaffer, Schlaefer, Schiffer, Schleifer

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Where is the Schlaffer family from?

You can see how Schlaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlaffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schlaffer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlaffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlaffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaffer 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 Schlaffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlaffer. 23% of Schlaffer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schlaffer women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Schlaffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaffer 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Schlaffer. 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 526 military records available for the last name Schlaffer. For the veterans among your Schlaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaffer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schlaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schlaffer in 1959 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlaffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaffer 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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