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Schleim Family History

Schleim Surname 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: Schlein, Schleis, Schleif, Schlei, Schei, Schein, Scheid, Schley

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Where is the Schleim family from?

You can see how Schleim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schleim families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schleim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schleim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schleim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Schleim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleim 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Schleim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Schleim. For the veterans among your Schleim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleim lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Schleim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schleim in 1986 was 74, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schleim 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.

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