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Schlicher Family History

Schlicher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Rhineland named Schlich.

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


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Where is the Schlicher family from?

You can see how Schlicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlicher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlicher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Schlicher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlicher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlicher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlicher 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 Schlicher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlicher. 15% of Schlicher men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Schlicher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlicher were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    11%

What Schlicher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schlicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlicher 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Schlicher. 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 984 military records available for the last name Schlicher. For the veterans among your Schlicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlicher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schlicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schlicher in 1955 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlicher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlicher 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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