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Shlagel Family History

Shlagel 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: Schlagel, Slagel, Schlager, Schlegel, Flagel, Sagel, Hagel, Slager

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Where is the Shlagel family from?

You can see how Shlagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shlagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shlagel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlagel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shlagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlagel 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 Shlagel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Shlagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Shlagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlagel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shlagel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shlagel. For the veterans among your Shlagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlagel lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Shlagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shlagel in 1994 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shlagel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlagel 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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