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Schlaks Family History

Schlaks 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: Schlais, Schlake, Schloss, Schlarb, Schnake, Schleis, Schlaff, Schlag

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Where is the Schlaks family from?

You can see how Schlaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schlaks family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlaks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schlaks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Schlaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaks 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schlaks. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schlaks. For the veterans among your Schlaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Schlaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schlaks in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaks 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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