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Schlater Family History

Schlater Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schlatter.

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


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Where is the Schlater family from?

You can see how Schlater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Schlater families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schlater's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlater families in 1891.
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What did your Schlater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlater. 16% of Schlater men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Schlater women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlater were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Schlater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schlater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlater 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Schlater. 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 555 military records available for the last name Schlater. For the veterans among your Schlater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlater lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Schlater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schlater in 1943 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlater 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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