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Schlinke Family History

Schlinke 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: Schlink, Schminke, Schinke, Schlick, Schlinger, Schlenker, Schlicker

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Where is the Schlinke family from?

You can see how Schlinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlinke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Schlinke families living in Texas. This was about 74% of all the recorded Schlinke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Schlinke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlinke. 100% of Schlinke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlinke women worked as an Assembler. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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What Schlinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Schlinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlinke 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Schlinke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Schlinke. For the veterans among your Schlinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlinke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schlinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schlinke in 1964 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

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