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Schlafke Family History

Schlafke 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: Schlake, Schnake, Schwanke, Schlaff, Schlafer, Schwake, Schlack

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Where is the Schlafke family from?

You can see how Schlafke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlafke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlafke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schlafke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Schlafke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlafke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlafke 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 Schlafke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlafke. 60% of Schlafke 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Schlafke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Schlafke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlafke 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Schlafke. 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 284 military records available for the last name Schlafke. For the veterans among your Schlafke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlafke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlafke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schlafke in 1963 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlafke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlafke 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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