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Schlicht Family History

Schlicht Name Meaning

German: variant of Schlecht .

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


Similar surnames: Schlichte, Schlitt, Schaich, Schlaht, Schlecht, Schlauch, Schuch

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Where is the Schlicht family from?

You can see how Schlicht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlicht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlicht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schlicht family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schlicht's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schlicht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlicht 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 Schlicht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlicht. 30% of Schlicht men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Schlicht women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlicht were Laborer and Packer. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Packer
    9%
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What Schlicht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schlicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlicht 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 Schlicht. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Schlicht. For the veterans among your Schlicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlicht lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schlicht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schlicht in 1956 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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