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Schlaiss Family History

Schlaiss 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: Schlais, Schloss, Schweiss, Schleis, Schlies, Schwass, Schauss

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Where is the Schlaiss family from?

You can see how Schlaiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlaiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlaiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Schlaiss families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlaiss's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlaiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlaiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlaiss ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schlaiss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Schlaiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlaiss 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schlaiss. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Schlaiss. For the veterans among your Schlaiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlaiss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schlaiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schlaiss in 1966 was 86, and 56 in 2002.

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