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Schlimgen Family History

Schlimgen Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): nickname for someone with a physical deformity from Middle Low German slim ‘crooked bent’.

This term reflects a historical context where physical attributes were often used in naming conventions.

The word combines elements that denote a particular characteristic, signifying a bent or crooked nature.

The diminutive aspect is indicated by the local form of the suffix -gen, related to the more common diminutive suffix -ken.

Such naming practices highlight how language can intertwine with societal perceptions of physical appearances.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schlimgen family from?

You can see how Schlimgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlimgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlimgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Schlimgen families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlimgen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Schlimgen families in 1880.
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What did your Schlimgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlimgen. 50% of Schlimgen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schlimgen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlimgen were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Schlimgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Schlimgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlimgen 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 Schlimgen. 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 184 military records available for the last name Schlimgen. For the veterans among your Schlimgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlimgen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schlimgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schlimgen in 1947 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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