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Schlencher Family History

Schlencher 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: Schleicher, Schlenker, Schlender, Schlicher, Schlechter, Schaecher

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Where is the Schlencher family from?

You can see how Schlencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlencher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlencher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schlencher families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schlencher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schlencher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlencher 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 106 census records available for the last name Schlencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlencher 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schlencher. 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 Schlencher. For the veterans among your Schlencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlencher lifespan?

Average Schlencher life expectancy in 1985 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlencher 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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