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Shloss Family History

Shloss 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: Schloss, Sloss, Stoss, Bloss, Kloss, Loss, Gloss, Ploss, Spross

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Where is the Shloss family from?

You can see how Shloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shloss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shloss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Shloss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Shloss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shloss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Shloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shloss 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Shloss. 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 90 military records available for the last name Shloss. For the veterans among your Shloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shloss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shloss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shloss in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shloss 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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