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Schlema Family History

Schlema 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, Scalera, Schley, Schlepp, Schleis, Schlee, Schleef, Schweda

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Where is the Schlema family from?

You can see how Schlema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlema family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Schlema families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlema's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Schlema families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schlema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlema 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schlema. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schlema. For the veterans among your Schlema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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