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Schlissel Family History

Schlissel Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1920 there were 27 Schlissel families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Schlissel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schlissel families in 1920.
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.
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What did your Schlissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlissel. 39% of Schlissel men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Schlissel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlissel were Butcher and Examiner.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    72%
  • Examiner
    29%

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlissel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlissel 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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