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Schlehofer Family History

Schlehofer 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: Schleifer, Schlehuber, Schlenker, Schaefer, Schlender, Schiefer

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Where is the Schlehofer family from?

You can see how Schlehofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlehofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlehofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schlehofer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlehofer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlehofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlehofer 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 Schlehofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlehofer. 100% of Schlehofer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Schlehofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Schlehofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlehofer 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Schlehofer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Schlehofer. For the veterans among your Schlehofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlehofer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Schlehofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schlehofer in 1970 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlehofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlehofer 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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