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Schlum Family History

Schlum 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: Schlup, Schrum, Schaum, Schum, Schaul, Schur, Schaub, Schley, Mahlum

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Where is the Schlum family from?

You can see how Schlum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schlum families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Schlum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Schlum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlum 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schlum. 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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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Schlum. For the veterans among your Schlum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlum lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Schlum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schlum in 1961 was 31, and 90 in 2001.

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