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Schlender Family History

Schlender Name Meaning

North German: nickname from an agent derivative either of Middle Low German slinderen ‘to dawdle to go about aimlessly’ or of Middle Low German slinden ‘to swallow or devour’.

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


Similar surnames: Schlenker, Schleder, Schleper, Schleifer, Schlemmer, Schoeller

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Where is the Schlender family from?

You can see how Schlender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schlender families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schlender's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schlender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlender. 42% of Schlender men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schlender women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlender were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schlender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlender 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Schlender. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 589 military records available for the last name Schlender. For the veterans among your Schlender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlender lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schlender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schlender in 1956 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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