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Schlesener Name Meaning

German and Jewish: variant of Schlesinger .

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


Similar surnames: Schlesser, Schlessinger, Schlechter, Schlesinger, Schleider

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Where is the Schlesener family from?

You can see how Schlesener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlesener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Schlesener families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schlesener's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Schlesener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlesener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlesener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlesener. 82% of Schlesener men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    82%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlesener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlesener 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Schlesener. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Schlesener. For the veterans among your Schlesener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlesener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlesener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schlesener in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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