The Shlezinger Last Name

Many Shlezinger families will find their roots under Schlesinger, the form most records use.

What does the surname Shlezinger mean?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Someone from Silesia, or from Schleusingen”.

Is Shlezinger the same name as Schlesinger?

Shlezinger is listed among the recognised spellings of Schlesinger. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Šlezinger, Shlesinger and Šlesingr.

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