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Schleider Family History

Schleider Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Schleid (near Fulda) or Schleiden (near Aachen).

Jewish (from Austrian Galicia also Schleuder): from German Schleuder ‘catapult’.

It is one of the surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.

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


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You can see how Schleider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleider family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schleider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Schleider families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleider's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schleider families in 1891.
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What did your Schleider ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schleider. 100% of Schleider women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schleider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleider 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Schleider. 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 358 military records available for the last name Schleider. For the veterans among your Schleider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleider lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schleider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schleider in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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