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Schlunz Family History

Schlunz 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: Schlenz, Schlund, Schlup, Schmutz, Schunk, Schlink, Schutz, Schwanz

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Where is the Schlunz family from?

You can see how Schlunz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlunz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlunz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schlunz families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlunz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schlunz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlunz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlunz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlunz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlunz 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Schlunz. 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 102 military records available for the last name Schlunz. For the veterans among your Schlunz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlunz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schlunz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlunz in 1963 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

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