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Schlear Family History

Schlear 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: Schear, Schaar, Clear, Schlein, Schuler, Scher, Scheer, Schier

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Where is the Schlear family from?

You can see how Schlear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Schlear families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlear's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlear 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 Schlear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlear. 24% of Schlear men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Schlear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Schlear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlear 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schlear. 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 87 military records available for the last name Schlear. For the veterans among your Schlear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schlear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schlear in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlear 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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