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Schluensen Family History

Schluensen 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: Schlenker, Schlueter, Schlender, Schlussel, Schloesser, Schlesser

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schluensen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Schluensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schluensen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schluensen. 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.

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There are 47 military records available for the last name Schluensen. For the veterans among your Schluensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schluensen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schluensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schluensen in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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