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Schlageter Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Schlageten in the Black Forest.

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


Similar surnames: Schlatter, Schlader, Schloemer, Schlueter, Schlichter, Schwaderer

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Where is the Schlageter family from?

You can see how Schlageter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlageter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlageter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Schlageter families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Schlageter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlageter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlageter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlageter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlageter. 20% of Schlageter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schlageter women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlageter were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlageter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlageter 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Schlageter. 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 556 military records available for the last name Schlageter. For the veterans among your Schlageter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlageter lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schlageter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schlageter in 1947 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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