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Schlehuser Family History

Schlehuser 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: Schlehuber, Schlesser, Schleusner, Scheuer, Schlenker, Schlosser

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What did your Schlehuser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlehuser. 67% of Schlehuser men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Foreman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Schlehuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlehuser 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schlehuser. 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 27 military records available for the last name Schlehuser. For the veterans among your Schlehuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlehuser lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Schlehuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schlehuser in 1972 was 88, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlehuser 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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