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Schlaht Family History

Schlaht Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schlacht (see Schlachter).

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


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Where is the Schlaht family from?

You can see how Schlaht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Schlaht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Schlaht families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlaht's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schlaht families in 1911.
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What did your Schlaht ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schlaht. 100% of Schlaht 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schlaht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlaht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaht 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Schlaht. 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 150 military records available for the last name Schlaht. For the veterans among your Schlaht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlaht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schlaht in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlaht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlaht 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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