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Schissel Family History

Schissel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of dishes probably of wood and hence a turner.

From Middle High German schüssel Yiddish shisl ‘dish’.

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


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Where is the Schissel family from?

You can see how Schissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schissel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schissel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Schissel families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schissel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schissel families in 1880.
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What did your Schissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schissel. 23% of Schissel men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Schissel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schissel were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Puncher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schissel 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Schissel. 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 266 military records available for the last name Schissel. For the veterans among your Schissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schissel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schissel in 1962 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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