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Schlink Family History

Schlink Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from an element meaning ‘sling’ or ‘stile (in a fence)’ or from Middle Low German slink ‘fence border shore’.

Nickname for a glutton or a drunkard from Middle High German slinc ‘throat’.

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


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Where is the Schlink family from?

You can see how Schlink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlink family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schlink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Schlink families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlink's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Schlink families in 1871.
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What did your Schlink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlink. 37% of Schlink men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Schlink women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlink were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlink 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Schlink. 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 984 military records available for the last name Schlink. For the veterans among your Schlink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlink lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schlink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schlink in 1956 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlink 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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