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Schleigh Family History

Schleigh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schleich.

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


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Where is the Schleigh family from?

You can see how Schleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Schleigh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schleigh families in 1911.
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What did your Schleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schleigh. 20% of Schleigh men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Schleigh women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Schleigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleigh 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schleigh. 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 272 military records available for the last name Schleigh. For the veterans among your Schleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleigh lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Schleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schleigh in 1942 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schleigh 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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