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Schlussel Family History

Schlussel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schlüssel): occupational name for a locksmith from German Schlüssel ‘key’.

The Jewish name may also be artificial.

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


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Where is the Schlussel family from?

You can see how Schlussel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlussel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlussel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schlussel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlussel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlussel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlussel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schlussel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlussel. 100% of Schlussel men worked as a Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Schlussel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Schlussel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlussel 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Schlussel. 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 182 military records available for the last name Schlussel. For the veterans among your Schlussel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlussel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schlussel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schlussel in 1956 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlussel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlussel 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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