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Schleeter Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlüter (see Schlueter ).

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


Similar surnames: Schluter, Schlueter, Scheller, Schleyer, Schlageter, Schlenker

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Where is the Schleeter family from?

You can see how Schleeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleeter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schleeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schleeter families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schleeter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schleeter families in 1880.
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What did your Schleeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schleeter. 59% of Schleeter men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schleeter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schleeter were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schleeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleeter 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Schleeter. 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 324 military records available for the last name Schleeter. For the veterans among your Schleeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleeter lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schleeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schleeter in 1947 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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