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Schlafli Family History

Schlafli 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: Schlaff, Schlafer, Schlappi, Schaul, Schalk, Schaal, Schaaf, Schaff

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Where is the Schlafli family from?

You can see how Schlafli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlafli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schlafli families living in South Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schlafli's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Schlafli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlafli 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 Schlafli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Highway Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlafli. 100% of Schlafli men worked as a Highway Engineer.

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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

  • Highway Engineer
    100%

What Schlafli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Schlafli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlafli 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Schlafli. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schlafli. For the veterans among your Schlafli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlafli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schlafli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlafli in 1965 was 75, and 104 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlafli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlafli 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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