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Schleis Family History

Schleis Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a carpenter or woodcutter in particular one whose job was to split wood.

It is derived from Middle High German sleiss ‘wood shaving’ or sleissen ‘to split’.

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


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Where is the Schleis family from?

You can see how Schleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schleis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schleis family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Schleis's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Schleis families in 1891.
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What did your Schleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schleis. 37% of Schleis men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Schleis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schleis were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    27%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleis 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Schleis. 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 300 military records available for the last name Schleis. For the veterans among your Schleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schleis in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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