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Shlessinger Family History

Shlessinger 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: Schlessinger, Schlesinger, Hessinger, Blessinger, Plessinger

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Where is the Shlessinger family from?

You can see how Shlessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlessinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shlessinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shlessinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlessinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shlessinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Shlessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlessinger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shlessinger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shlessinger. For the veterans among your Shlessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlessinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Shlessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shlessinger in 1969 was 80, and 82 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlessinger 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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