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Schlagenhauf Family History

Schlagenhauf 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: Schlager, Schlageter, Schoenbaum, Schlangen, Schoenhals, Schlagel

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Where is the Schlagenhauf family from?

You can see how Schlagenhauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlagenhauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlagenhauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schlagenhauf families living in Indiana. This was about 21% of all the recorded Schlagenhauf's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schlagenhauf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlagenhauf 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 Schlagenhauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlagenhauf. 47% of Schlagenhauf men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Driver
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Schlagenhauf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Schlagenhauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlagenhauf 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Schlagenhauf. 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 125 military records available for the last name Schlagenhauf. For the veterans among your Schlagenhauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlagenhauf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schlagenhauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schlagenhauf in 1957 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlagenhauf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlagenhauf 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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