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Schlott Family History

Schlott Surname Meaning

North German:: metonymic occupational name for a locksmith from Middle Low German slot ‘lock’.

Compare Schloss topographic name for someone who lived on wet or marshy land from Middle Low German slōt ‘ditch swamp’.

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


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Where is the Schlott family from?

You can see how Schlott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schlott families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlott 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 Schlott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlott. 10% of Schlott men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Schlott women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlott were Bartender and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Bartender
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Schlott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schlott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schlott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schlott. For the veterans among your Schlott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schlott in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlott 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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