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Schlefsky Family History

Schlefsky Surname 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: Schley, Schleis, Schelske, Schlenk, Schlesser, Selesky, Selensky

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Where is the Schlefsky family from?

You can see how Schlefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schlefsky families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schlefsky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schlefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schlefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlefsky. 100% of Schlefsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Schlefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Schlefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlefsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schlefsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Schlefsky. For the veterans among your Schlefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlefsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Schlefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schlefsky in 1964 was 89, and 89 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlefsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlefsky 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.

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