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Scheser Family History

Scheser 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: Scheuer, Scherer, Scheer, Scheler, Scheper, Scheier, Scheyer

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Where is the Scheser family from?

You can see how Scheser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Scheser families living in Kansas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Scheser's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Scheser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheser 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 Scheser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheser. 50% of Scheser men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Scheser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Scheser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheser 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Scheser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Scheser. For the veterans among your Scheser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Scheser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scheser in 1970 was 71, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheser 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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