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Schliesman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schliessmann: variant of Schliesser. South German form of Schlüter (see Schlueter) from Middle High German sliezen ‘to shut lock’.

Status name for an official locker of gates, administrator of a cellar, granary, etc., a prison guard. Compare Schleisman.

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


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Where is the Schliesman family from?

You can see how Schliesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schliesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schliesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schliesman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schliesman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schliesman families in 1880.
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What did your Schliesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schliesman. 35% of Schliesman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

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Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Schliesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schliesman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Schliesman. 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 105 military records available for the last name Schliesman. For the veterans among your Schliesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schliesman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schliesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schliesman in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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