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Shesler Family History

Shesler 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: Sheler, Shepler, Chesler, Sheeler, Sheller, Shetler, Shisler, Sesler

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Where is the Shesler family from?

You can see how Shesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Shesler families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shesler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shesler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shesler 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 Shesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shesler. 39% of Shesler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shesler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shesler were Waiter and House Keeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • House Keeper
    40%

What Shesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Shesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shesler. 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 104 military records available for the last name Shesler. For the veterans among your Shesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shesler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shesler in 1959 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shesler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shesler 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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