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Schlingloff Family History

Schlingloff 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: Slingluff, Schlinger, Lindloff, Schwing, Steinhoff, Christoff, Schiff

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Where is the Schlingloff family from?

You can see how Schlingloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlingloff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlingloff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Schlingloff families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Schlingloff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlingloff families in 1880.
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What did your Schlingloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlingloff. 50% of Schlingloff men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Schlingloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlingloff 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Schlingloff. 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 70 military records available for the last name Schlingloff. For the veterans among your Schlingloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlingloff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schlingloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schlingloff in 1964 was 62, and 74 in 2003.

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