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Schlenoff Family History

Schlenoff 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, Schoendorf, Schlender, Schoeff, Chernoff, Schleef, Schlaff

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Where is the Schlenoff family from?

You can see how Schlenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlenoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schlenoff families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schlenoff's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Schlenoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlenoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlenoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Schlenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlenoff 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Schlenoff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Schlenoff. For the veterans among your Schlenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlenoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Schlenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schlenoff in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 2001.

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