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Schliessler Family History

Schliessler 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: Schiesser, Schuessler, Schessler, Schloesser, Schlesser, Schissler

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Where is the Schliessler family from?

You can see how Schliessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schliessler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schliessler family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Schliessler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schliessler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Schliessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schliessler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schliessler. 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 20 military records available for the last name Schliessler. For the veterans among your Schliessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schliessler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Schliessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schliessler in 1971 was 66, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schliessler 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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