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Schleyer Name Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of veils from Middle High German sleier ‘veil headscarf’.

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


Similar surnames: Schleiger, Schleder, Scheer, Schreyer, Schlegel, Schmeer, Scheuer

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Where is the Schleyer family from?

You can see how Schleyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schleyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Schleyer families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleyer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Schleyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schleyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schleyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schleyer. 20% of Schleyer men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Schleyer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schleyer were Fireman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schleyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleyer 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Schleyer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schleyer. For the veterans among your Schleyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schleyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schleyer in 1962 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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