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Shissler Family History

Shissler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schissler or Schuessler.

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


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Where is the Shissler family from?

You can see how Shissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shissler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Shissler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shissler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shissler families in 1911.
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What did your Shissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shissler. 18% of Shissler men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Shissler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shissler were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%

What Shissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shissler 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Shissler. 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 333 military records available for the last name Shissler. For the veterans among your Shissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shissler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shissler in 1962 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shissler 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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