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Schlissel Family History

Schlissel Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Schlüssel (see Schlussel ).

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


Similar surnames: Schissel, Schlussel, Schlesser, Schisel, Schlosser, Schindel, Schimel

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Where is the Schlissel family from?

You can see how Schlissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlissel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schlissel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Schlissel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlissel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schlissel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlissel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schlissel. 100% of Schlissel 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%
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What Schlissel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Schlissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlissel 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Schlissel. 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 109 military records available for the last name Schlissel. For the veterans among your Schlissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlissel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schlissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schlissel in 1965 was 71, and 98 in 2004.

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