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Schlake Family History

Schlake Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Schlack.

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


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Where is the Schlake family from?

You can see how Schlake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlake family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlake families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schlake families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schlake's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlake families in 1891.
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What did your Schlake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlake. 43% of Schlake men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schlake women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlake were Pattern Maker and Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Pattern Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Schlake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlake 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Schlake. 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 372 military records available for the last name Schlake. For the veterans among your Schlake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlake lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schlake in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlake 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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