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Schlossen Family History

Schlossen 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, Schloss, Schlussel, Schloesser, Schlesser, Schlossman

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Where is the Schlossen family from?

You can see how Schlossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlossen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlossen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Schlossen families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schlossen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schlossen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Schlossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlossen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Schlossen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schlossen. For the veterans among your Schlossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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