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Shlosser Family History

Shlosser 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, Slosser, Schloesser, Blosser, Schlesser, Slusser, Closser

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Where is the Shlosser family from?

You can see how Shlosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlosser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shlosser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shlosser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlosser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shlosser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlosser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shlosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shlosser. 100% of Shlosser men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Shlosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlosser 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Shlosser. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shlosser. For the veterans among your Shlosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlosser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shlosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shlosser in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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