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Schlise Family History

Schlise 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: Schlie, Scalise, Schlick, Schloss, Schlitt, Schlink, Schlief, Schleis

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Where is the Schlise family from?

You can see how Schlise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schlise families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schlise's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schlise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Schlise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlise 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schlise. 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 37 military records available for the last name Schlise. For the veterans among your Schlise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlise lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schlise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schlise in 1966 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlise 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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