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Schlander Family History

Schlander 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: Schlender, Schlader, Schwander, Schlanger, Sealander, Schlinger

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Where is the Schlander family from?

You can see how Schlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Schlander families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlander's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Schlander families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlander 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 Schlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlander. 28% of Schlander men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlander women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Schlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlander 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Schlander. 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 301 military records available for the last name Schlander. For the veterans among your Schlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlander in 1964 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlander 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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