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Schlarb Family History

Schlarb Surname Meaning

German: probably related to the Swabian dialect word schlarpen ‘to shuffle along’ and Middle High German slarfe ‘slipper’ hence a nickname for a negligent sloppy person.

It is also a habitational name from Schlarpe in Solling Forest (Lower Saxony).

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


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Where is the Schlarb family from?

You can see how Schlarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlarb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlarb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Schlarb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlarb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlarb families in 1891.
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What did your Schlarb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlarb. 50% of Schlarb men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Schlarb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlarb were Brakeman and New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Brakeman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlarb 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Schlarb. 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 640 military records available for the last name Schlarb. For the veterans among your Schlarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlarb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schlarb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schlarb in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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