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Schloser Family History

Schloser 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: Schlosser, Schlomer, Schloss, Schlager, Schlotter, Scholer, Schomer

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Where is the Schloser family from?

You can see how Schloser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schloser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schloser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schloser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schloser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schloser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schloser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schloser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schloser. 43% of Schloser men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Schloser women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schloser were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Schloser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schloser 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Schloser. 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 102 military records available for the last name Schloser. For the veterans among your Schloser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schloser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Schloser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schloser in 1965 was 78, and 87 in 1999.

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