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Schlesser Family History

Schlesser Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schlösser (see Schloesser). Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Schloss

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


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Where is the Schlesser family from?

You can see how Schlesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schlesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Schlesser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlesser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlesser families in 1891.
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What did your Schlesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlesser. 100% of Schlesser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Schlesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlesser 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Schlesser. 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 276 military records available for the last name Schlesser. For the veterans among your Schlesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlesser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schlesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schlesser in 1962 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlesser 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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