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Schlies Family History

Schlies Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from Schliess in Westphalia or from Schliessa in Silesia. possibly also a variant of Schleis.

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


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Where is the Schlies family from?

You can see how Schlies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlies family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schlies family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlies's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schlies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlies 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 Schlies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlies. 31% of Schlies men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schlies women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlies were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Fireman
    24%
  • Watchman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Schlies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Schlies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlies 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schlies. 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 108 military records available for the last name Schlies. For the veterans among your Schlies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlies lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schlies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schlies in 1965 was 41, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlies 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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