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Schiessler Family History

Schiessler 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, Schissler, Schoessler, Schlesser

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Where is the Schiessler family from?

You can see how Schiessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiessler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schiessler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiessler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schiessler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Schiessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiessler 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Schiessler. 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 487 military records available for the last name Schiessler. For the veterans among your Schiessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiessler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schiessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schiessler in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiessler 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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