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Schleinitz Family History

Schleinitz 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, Schlenz, Schlitz, Heinitz, Schweitz, Schnitz, Schlesinger

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Where is the Schleinitz family from?

You can see how Schleinitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleinitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schleinitz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Schleinitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleinitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schleinitz families in 1891.
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What Schleinitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Schleinitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleinitz 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Schleinitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schleinitz. For the veterans among your Schleinitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleinitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schleinitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schleinitz in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

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