History of your Surname
Get access to Schlieben family records.Start a free trial

Schlieben Family History

Schlieben Name 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: Schieber, Schiefen, Schlimgen, Schiebel, Schrieber, Schlieper

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Schlieben family from?

You can see how Schlieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlieben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlieben families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schlieben families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlieben's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schlieben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlieben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlieben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Undertaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlieben. 100% of Schlieben men worked as an Undertaker. .

View Census Data for Schlieben | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Undertaker
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Schlieben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Schlieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlieben census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Schlieben

Passenger Lists

There are 325 immigration records available for the last name Schlieben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Schlieben immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schlieben. For the veterans among your Schlieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schlieben military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schlieben family history

Discover More

What is the average Schlieben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schlieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schlieben in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlieben

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schlieben family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Schlieben last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial