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Schlager Family History

Schlager Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schläger): from an agent derivative of Middle High German and German slahen ‘to strike to slaughter; to forge’ hence an occupational name for a craftsman whose work involved striking or beating something such as metal.

Compare Schlaeger. North German: nickname for a ruffian from Middle Low German sleger.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schlager family from?

You can see how Schlager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlager family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schlager families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlager's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlager families in 1891.
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What did your Schlager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlager. 50% of Schlager women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Schlager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schlager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlager 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schlager. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schlager. For the veterans among your Schlager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlager lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schlager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schlager in 1944 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlager 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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