This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Schliesser family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Schliesser Family History

Schliesser 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: Schiesser, Schloesser, Schlesser, Schlosser, Schlieper, Schlissel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Schliesser family from?

You can see how Schliesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schliesser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schliesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schliesser families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schliesser's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Schliesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schliesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Schliesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schliesser. 56% of Schliesser men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Schliesser | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Caretaker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Schliesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Schliesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schliesser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schliesser

Passenger Lists

There are 200 immigration records available for the last name Schliesser. 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.

View all Schliesser immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 380 military records available for the last name Schliesser. For the veterans among your Schliesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schliesser military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schliesser family history

Discover More

What is the average Schliesser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schliesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schliesser in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schliesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schliesser 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schliesser family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial