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Shlesinger Family History

Shlesinger 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, Slinger, Salinger, Schlinger, Heringer

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Where is the Shlesinger family from?

You can see how Shlesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlesinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shlesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shlesinger families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlesinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shlesinger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Shlesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlesinger 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Shlesinger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shlesinger. For the veterans among your Shlesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlesinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shlesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shlesinger in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlesinger 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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