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Schlehlein Family History

Schlehlein 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: Schlein, Schelin, Schellin, Schneller, Schein, Schoenstein, Poehlein

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Where is the Schlehlein family from?

You can see how Schlehlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlehlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlehlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schlehlein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schlehlein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlehlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlehlein 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 Schlehlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlehlein. 100% of Schlehlein men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Schlehlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Schlehlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlehlein 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Schlehlein. 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 161 military records available for the last name Schlehlein. For the veterans among your Schlehlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlehlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schlehlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schlehlein in 1966 was 72, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlehlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlehlein 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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