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Schlais Family History

Schlais Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schlaiß Schlaiss a metonymic occupational name for someone who made pinewood chips for lighting candles etc.

from Middle High German schleisse.

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


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Where is the Schlais family from?

You can see how Schlais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlais family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schlais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Schlais families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlais's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Schlais families in 1871.
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What did your Schlais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlais. 25% of Schlais men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

What Schlais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Schlais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlais 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Schlais. 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 196 military records available for the last name Schlais. For the veterans among your Schlais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schlais in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlais 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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