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Schlang Family History

Schlang 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: Schlag, Schang, Chang, Schwing, Schwan, Schlarb, Schlink, Schrank

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Where is the Schlang family from?

You can see how Schlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Schlang families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Schlang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlang 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 Schlang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlang. 75% of Schlang men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Schlang women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlang were Farmer and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Schlang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlang 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Schlang. 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 249 military records available for the last name Schlang. For the veterans among your Schlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlang lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schlang in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlang 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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