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Schlichte Family History

Schlichte Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Schlecht. habitational name from any of the places called Schlicht (Bavaria, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania) or Schlichte in Baden-Württemberg.

Topographic name from Middle High German slihte ‘plain’.

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


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Where is the Schlichte family from?

You can see how Schlichte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlichte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlichte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Schlichte families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Schlichte's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schlichte families in 1880.
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What did your Schlichte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlichte. 27% of Schlichte 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlichte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlichte 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Schlichte. 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 540 military records available for the last name Schlichte. For the veterans among your Schlichte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlichte lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schlichte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schlichte in 1962 was 84, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlichte 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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