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Schlen Family History

Schlen 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: Schlein, Schoen, Schley, Schlee, Schlenz, Schlei, Schlenk, Schenk

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Where is the Schlen family from?

You can see how Schlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schlen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schlen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlen. 50% of Schlen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlen women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Section Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Schlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlen 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Schlen. 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 94 military records available for the last name Schlen. For the veterans among your Schlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlen lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Schlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schlen in 1990 was 59, and 97 in 1997.

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