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Schlaefer Family History

Schlaefer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schläfer): see Schlafer.

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


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Where is the Schlaefer family from?

You can see how Schlaefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlaefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Schlaefer families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schlaefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlaefer families in 1880.
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What did your Schlaefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlaefer. 19% of Schlaefer men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Schlaefer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlaefer were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Office Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Schlaefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlaefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaefer 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Schlaefer. 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 265 military records available for the last name Schlaefer. For the veterans among your Schlaefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaefer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schlaefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlaefer in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlaefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaefer 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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