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Schlisser Family History

Schlisser 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, Schlesser, Schlissel, Schlinger, Schlicker, Schmeisser

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Where is the Schlisser family from?

You can see how Schlisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlisser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schlisser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schlisser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlisser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlisser ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schlisser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Schlisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlisser 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 Schlisser. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schlisser. For the veterans among your Schlisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlisser lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Schlisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schlisser in 1977 was 49, and 81 in 1993.

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