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Schloesser Family History

Schloesser Surname Meaning

German (Schlösser): occupational name for a locksmith from an agent derivative of Middle High German sloz ‘lock’.

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


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Where is the Schloesser family from?

You can see how Schloesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schloesser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schloesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Schloesser families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schloesser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schloesser families in 1891.
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What did your Schloesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schloesser. 27% of Schloesser men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Schloesser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schloesser were Night Watchman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Night Watchman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Schloesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schloesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schloesser 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Schloesser. 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 509 military records available for the last name Schloesser. For the veterans among your Schloesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schloesser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schloesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schloesser in 1961 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schloesser 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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