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Schlie Family History

Schlie Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a seller of freshwater fish from Middle Low German slī ‘tench’.

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


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Where is the Schlie family from?

You can see how Schlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Schlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Schlie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Schlie families in 1861.
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What did your Schlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlie. 100% of Schlie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlie 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Schlie. 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 695 military records available for the last name Schlie. For the veterans among your Schlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schlie in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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