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Schlenter Family History

Schlenter 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, Schlender, Schleeter, Schetter, Schlinger, Schleifer

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Where is the Schlenter family from?

You can see how Schlenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlenter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlenter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schlenter families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schlenter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlenter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlenter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlenter. 41% of Schlenter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
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What Schlenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Schlenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlenter 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Schlenter. 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 105 military records available for the last name Schlenter. For the veterans among your Schlenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlenter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Schlenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schlenter in 1964 was 72, and 98 in 1996.

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