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Schlagal Family History

Schlagal 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: Schlagel, Schaal, Schlager, Schlegel, Schlag, Schaar, Schaul, Schrage

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Where is the Schlagal family from?

You can see how Schlagal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlagal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlagal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schlagal families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schlagal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlagal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Schlagal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlagal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schlagal. 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 20 military records available for the last name Schlagal. For the veterans among your Schlagal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlagal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Schlagal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schlagal in 1964 was 81, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlagal 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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