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Schlain Family History

Schlain 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, Schlais, Schain, Schein, Schwan, Chain, Schlarb, Schlink

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Where is the Schlain family from?

You can see how Schlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schlain families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Schlain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlain 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 Schlain ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Schlain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Schlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlain 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Schlain. 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 Schlain. For the veterans among your Schlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlain lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Schlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schlain in 1973 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlain 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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