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Schleth Family History

Schleth 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: Schuetz, Schlein, Schlecht, Schwetz, Schley, Schlitt, Schlepp

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Where is the Schleth family from?

You can see how Schleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schleth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schleth family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleth's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Schleth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schleth 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 Schleth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schleth. 100% of Schleth 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 Schleth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Schleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleth 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Schleth. 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 74 military records available for the last name Schleth. For the veterans among your Schleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schleth in 1963 was 84, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schleth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schleth 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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