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Schlehuber Family History

Schlehuber Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German slēhe ‘sloe’ + huober ‘peasant farmer’ hence a distinguishing nickname for someone who worked or owned land identified by the blackthorn (sloe) bushes growing on or around it.

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


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Where is the Schlehuber family from?

You can see how Schlehuber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlehuber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlehuber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schlehuber families living in Kansas. This was about 59% of all the recorded Schlehuber's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Schlehuber families in 1880.
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What did your Schlehuber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlehuber. 35% of Schlehuber men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schlehuber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlehuber were Carpenter and Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlehuber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlehuber 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Schlehuber. 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 434 military records available for the last name Schlehuber. For the veterans among your Schlehuber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlehuber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schlehuber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schlehuber in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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