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Shlien Family History

Shlien 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: Shen, Lien, Shin, Heien, Stien, Holien, Ahlin, Sellen, Shier, Sapien

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Where is the Shlien family from?

You can see how Shlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shlien families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shlien's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shlien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlien 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 Shlien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shlien. 100% of Shlien men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Shlien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Shlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlien 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shlien. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shlien. For the veterans among your Shlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shlien in 1967 was 41, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shlien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlien 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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