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Schlosky Family History

Schlosky 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: Schloss, Mcclosky, Schlick, Schrock, Mccloskey, Schlosser, Schley

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Where is the Schlosky family from?

You can see how Schlosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schlosky families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlosky's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schlosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlosky. 60% of Schlosky men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Lathe Assembler
    40%
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What Schlosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Schlosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlosky 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schlosky. 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 77 military records available for the last name Schlosky. For the veterans among your Schlosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlosky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schlosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schlosky in 1967 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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