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Schleiss Family History

Schleiss 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: Schweiss, Schleis, Schlein, Schloss, Schlais, Schleif, Schlies

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Where is the Schleiss family from?

You can see how Schleiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schleiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schleiss families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schleiss's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schleiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schleiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schleiss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Schleiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleiss 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Schleiss. 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 154 military records available for the last name Schleiss. For the veterans among your Schleiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleiss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schleiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schleiss in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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