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Schlotfeldt Family History

Schlotfeldt Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Schlotfeld near Itzehoe (Schleswig-Holstein).

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


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Where is the Schlotfeldt family from?

You can see how Schlotfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlotfeldt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Schlotfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Schlotfeldt family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlotfeldt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Schlotfeldt families in 1861.
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What did your Schlotfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlotfeldt. 43% of Schlotfeldt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schlotfeldt women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlotfeldt were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Bartender
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Schlotfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlotfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlotfeldt 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Schlotfeldt. 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 208 military records available for the last name Schlotfeldt. For the veterans among your Schlotfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlotfeldt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schlotfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schlotfeldt in 1961 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlotfeldt 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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