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Schlesner Family History

Schlesner 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: Schlesser, Schleusner, Schlesener, Schlesinger, Scheiner, Schlenker

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Where is the Schlesner family from?

You can see how Schlesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Schlesner families living in Kansas. This was about 68% of all the recorded Schlesner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Schlesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlesner. 87% of Schlesner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlesner women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    87%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Schlesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Schlesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlesner 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Schlesner. 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 130 military records available for the last name Schlesner. For the veterans among your Schlesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlesner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Schlesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schlesner in 1956 was 74, and 64 in 2002.

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