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Schlereth Family History

Schlereth Surname Meaning

German (Franconia): habitational name from a place called Schleerieth.

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


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Where is the Schlereth family from?

You can see how Schlereth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlereth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlereth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schlereth families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Schlereth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlereth families in 1880.
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What did your Schlereth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlereth. 24% of Schlereth men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Schlereth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlereth were Farmer and Cashier.

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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%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Cashier
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 614 immigration records available for the last name Schlereth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schlereth. For the veterans among your Schlereth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlereth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schlereth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schlereth in 1957 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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