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Schlotter Name Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone living in an area of loamy soil from Middle High German slōte ‘loam’ and probably also a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schlott in Bavaria. North German: occupational name for a locksmith from an agent derivative of Middle Low German slot ‘lock’. In some cases also a variant of German Schlatter .

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


Similar surnames: Schlitter, Schlatter, Schetter, Schlott, Schutter, Schlueter

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Where is the Schlotter family from?

You can see how Schlotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlotter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlotter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Schlotter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlotter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schlotter families in 1911.
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What did your Schlotter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schlotter. 100% of Schlotter 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlotter 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Schlotter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schlotter. For the veterans among your Schlotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlotter lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schlotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schlotter in 1949 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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