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Schlitter Family History

Schlitter Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Schlitt in former East Prussia (see Schlitt).

Occupational name for a maker of sleds from an agent derivative of Middle High German slite.

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


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Where is the Schlitter family from?

You can see how Schlitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlitter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schlitter families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Schlitter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlitter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlitter 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 Schlitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlitter. 60% of Schlitter men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schlitter women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlitter were Huckster and Cook.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Boiler Maker
    5%
  • Huckster
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Schlitter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlitter 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Schlitter. 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 837 military records available for the last name Schlitter. For the veterans among your Schlitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlitter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schlitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schlitter in 1958 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlitter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlitter 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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