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Schlinkmann Family History

Schlinkmann 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: Scheunemann, Schuenemann, Schiemann, Schliesman, Schenkman

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Where is the Schlinkmann family from?

You can see how Schlinkmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlinkmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlinkmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schlinkmann families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Schlinkmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schlinkmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlinkmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlinkmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schlinkmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Schlinkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlinkmann 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schlinkmann. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schlinkmann. For the veterans among your Schlinkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlinkmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Schlinkmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schlinkmann in 1962 was 59, and 81 in 2002.

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