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Schlitt Family History

Schlitt Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of slippery ground from slid slit ‘smooth slippery’.

German: habitational name from a place so named in former East Prussia.

German: in some cases a variant of Schlitter.

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


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Where is the Schlitt family from?

You can see how Schlitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Schlitt families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schlitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schlitt families in 1911.
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What did your Schlitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schlitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlitt 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Schlitt. 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 831 military records available for the last name Schlitt. For the veterans among your Schlitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlitt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schlitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schlitt in 1952 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlitt 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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