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Sclesinger Family History

Sclesinger 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: Schlesinger, Schlessinger, Clevinger, Slinger, Scheiner, Salinger

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Where is the Sclesinger family from?

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

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

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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

  • Home Builder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sclesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sclesinger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sclesinger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sclesinger. For the veterans among your Sclesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sclesinger lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sclesinger

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