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Scheisser Family History

Scheisser 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: Schmeisser, Scheiner, Scheibner, Schlosser, Scheidler, Scheiber

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Where is the Scheisser family from?

You can see how Scheisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheisser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Scheisser families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Scheisser's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Scheisser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheisser 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 Scheisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scheisser. 100% of Scheisser men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Scheisser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Scheisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheisser 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Scheisser. 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 38 military records available for the last name Scheisser. For the veterans among your Scheisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheisser lifespan?

Average Scheisser life expectancy in 1999 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheisser 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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