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Shlaen Family History

Shlaen 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: Shan, Shen, Shean, Selan, Sellen, Shaer, Solan, Selden, Shelden

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Where is the Shlaen family from?

You can see how Shlaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlaen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shlaen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Shlaen families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlaen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shlaen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlaen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Shlaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlaen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shlaen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shlaen. For the veterans among your Shlaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlaen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Shlaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shlaen in 1974 was 88, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlaen 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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