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Schliesser Family History

Schliesser 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: Schiesser, Schloesser, Schlesser, Schlosser, Schlieper, Schlissel

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Where is the Schliesser family from?

You can see how Schliesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schliesser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schliesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Schliesser families living in Ohio. This was about 96% of all the recorded Schliesser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schliesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schliesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schliesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schliesser. 56% of Schliesser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    56%
  • Caretaker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Schliesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Schliesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schliesser 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Schliesser. 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 380 military records available for the last name Schliesser. For the veterans among your Schliesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schliesser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schliesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schliesser in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

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