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Schlossin Family History

Schlossin 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, Schlosser, Schlossman, Schlein, Schlotman, Schlussel

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Where is the Schlossin family from?

You can see how Schlossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlossin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlossin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schlossin families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schlossin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlossin families in 1880.
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What did your Schlossin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlossin. 50% of Schlossin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Schlossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlossin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schlossin. 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 57 military records available for the last name Schlossin. For the veterans among your Schlossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlossin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Schlossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schlossin in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2001.

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