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Sheler Family History

Sheler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Jewish Scheller or Schüler (see Schuler).

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


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Where is the Sheler family from?

You can see how Sheler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sheler family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sheler's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sheler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheler 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 Sheler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheler. 28% of Sheler men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Sheler women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheler were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    15%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Sheler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheler 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Sheler. 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 346 military records available for the last name Sheler. For the veterans among your Sheler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sheler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sheler in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheler 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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