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Schlums Family History

Schlums 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, Schloss, Schleis, Schlais, Schumm, Schrum, Schaum, Schlies

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Where is the Schlums family from?

You can see how Schlums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlums family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schlums family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schlums's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Schlums families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlums surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlums ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Schlums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlums 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Schlums. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schlums. For the veterans among your Schlums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlums lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Schlums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schlums in 1955 was 59, and 54 in 2001.

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