Schlenger Family History

Schlenger Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schlinger, Schlenker, Schlender, Schwenger, Schleiger, Schlanger, Schlesinger, Schleifer, Schlager, Schlegel

5,000 record(s) for Schlenger

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
289	Military Records
460	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
861	Member Trees

Where is the Schlenger family from?

You can see how Schlenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlenger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schlenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Schlenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlenger families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlenger. 37% of Schlenger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Schlenger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlenger were Odd jobs and Clerk.

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

37%

Farmer

28%

Accountant

19%

Odd jobs

19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

34%

Stenographer

34%

Clerk

34%

What Schlenger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Schlenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlenger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 460 immigration records available for the last name Schlenger. 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.

Military Records

There are 289 military records available for the last name Schlenger. For the veterans among your Schlenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schlenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schlenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schlenger in 1965 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlenger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.