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Schleitwiler Family History

Schleitwiler 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: Schleifer, Scheidler, Schoenthaler, Schleicher, Schleimer, Schreiter

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What did your Schleitwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schleitwiler. 60% of Schleitwiler men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Schleitwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleitwiler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schleitwiler. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schleitwiler. For the veterans among your Schleitwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleitwiler lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Schleitwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schleitwiler in 1977 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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