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Shlain Family History

Shlain 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: Shain, Splain, Hain, Shan, Saladin, Spain, Blain, Slavin, Schlein

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Where is the Shlain family from?

You can see how Shlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shlain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shlain families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shlain's in USA. California had the highest population of Shlain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlain 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 76 census records available for the last name Shlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlain 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shlain. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shlain. For the veterans among your Shlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Shlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shlain in 1974 was 71, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlain 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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