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Schissler Family History

Schissler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schüssler (see Schuessler). Compare Shisler and Shissler.

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


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Where is the Schissler family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schissler. 100% of Schissler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Schissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schissler 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Schissler. 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 972 military records available for the last name Schissler. For the veterans among your Schissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schissler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schissler in 1961 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schissler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schissler 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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