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Schlyter Family History

Schlyter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schluter, Schlater, Schutter, Schetter, Schlager, Schlueter

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Where is the Schlyter family from?

You can see how Schlyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlyter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlyter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schlyter family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schlyter's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Schlyter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlyter 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 Schlyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlyter. 100% of Schlyter men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Schlyter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Schlyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlyter 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Schlyter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schlyter. For the veterans among your Schlyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlyter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Schlyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schlyter in 1975 was 78, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlyter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlyter 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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