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Slosser Family History

Slosser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Jewish Schlosser.

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


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Where is the Slosser family from?

You can see how Slosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slosser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Slosser family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Slosser's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Slosser families in 1891.
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What did your Slosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slosser. 32% of Slosser men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Slosser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slosser were Operator and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Slosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slosser 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Slosser. 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 277 military records available for the last name Slosser. For the veterans among your Slosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slosser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Slosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Slosser in 1958 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slosser 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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