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Schlagbaum Family History

Schlagbaum 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: Schlabach, Schoenbaum, Schlager, Schlarb, Schwalbach, Schlobohm

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Where is the Schlagbaum family from?

You can see how Schlagbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlagbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlagbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schlagbaum families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlagbaum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schlagbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlagbaum 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 Schlagbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Tenant and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlagbaum. 100% of Schlagbaum men worked as a Farm Tenant and 100% of Schlagbaum women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Tenant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Schlagbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Schlagbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlagbaum 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 Schlagbaum. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schlagbaum. For the veterans among your Schlagbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlagbaum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Schlagbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schlagbaum in 1970 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlagbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlagbaum 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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