Schlessner Family History

Schlessner Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schlesser, Schleusner, Schlesener, Schlesinger, Schlosser, Schiesser, Schuessler, Schessler, Schloesser, Schlessinger

544 record(s) for Schlessner

198	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
189	Census and Voter Lists
138	Member Trees

Where is the Schlessner family from?

You can see how Schlessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlessner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schlessner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schlessner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlessner families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlessner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlessner.

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

60%

Attendant

40%

What Schlessner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 189 census records available for the last name Schlessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlessner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Schlessner. 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.

Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Schlessner. For the veterans among your Schlessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schlessner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Schlessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schlessner in 1974 was 60, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlessner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.