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Schlotzhauer Family History

Schlotzhauer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schlotthauer 1 (formed with slotz the Middle High German equivalent of slot ‘lock’).

Habitational name for someone from Schlotzau near Fulda.

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


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Where is the Schlotzhauer family from?

You can see how Schlotzhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlotzhauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlotzhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Schlotzhauer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlotzhauer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schlotzhauer families in 1911.
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What did your Schlotzhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlotzhauer. 72% of Schlotzhauer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schlotzhauer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlotzhauer were Assistant Manager 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
    72%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Assistant Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Schlotzhauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlotzhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlotzhauer 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Schlotzhauer. 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 353 military records available for the last name Schlotzhauer. For the veterans among your Schlotzhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlotzhauer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schlotzhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schlotzhauer in 1960 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlotzhauer 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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