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Schleter Family History

Schleter 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: Schlueter, Schleyer, Schleper, Schleder, Schleeter, Schluter

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Where is the Schleter family from?

You can see how Schleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schleter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schleter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schleter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schleter 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 Schleter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schleter. 42% of Schleter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schleter women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Lather
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schleter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleter 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Schleter. 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 195 military records available for the last name Schleter. For the veterans among your Schleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schleter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schleter in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schleter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schleter 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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