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Schlessinger Family History

Schlessinger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schlesinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schlessinger family from?

You can see how Schlessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlessinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Schlessinger families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schlessinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlessinger families in 1880.
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What did your Schlessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlessinger. 100% of Schlessinger women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schlessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlessinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schlessinger. 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 435 military records available for the last name Schlessinger. For the veterans among your Schlessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlessinger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Schlessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schlessinger in 1942 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlessinger 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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