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Schlein Family History

Schlein Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of glue or seller of bird lime from Middle High German slīn a variant of slīm (see Schleimer).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish shlayn ‘tench’ (German Schleie).

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


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Where is the Schlein family from?

You can see how Schlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Schlein families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Schlein's in USA. California had the highest population of Schlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlein 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 Schlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlein. 31% of Schlein men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Schlein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlein were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Trained Nurse
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlein 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Schlein. 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 510 military records available for the last name Schlein. For the veterans among your Schlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Schlein in 1954 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlein 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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