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Schalin Family History

Schalin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schelin, Schain, Chaplin, Schalk, Schein, Schlein, Chapin, Chain

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Where is the Schalin family from?

You can see how Schalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schalin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schalin families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schalin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schalin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schalin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schalin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Schalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schalin 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Schalin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schalin. For the veterans among your Schalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schalin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schalin in 1966 was 69, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schalin 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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