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Schussler Family History

Schussler Surname Meaning

German (Schüssler): see Schuessler.

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


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Where is the Schussler family from?

You can see how Schussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schussler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schussler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Schussler families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schussler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schussler families in 1891.
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What did your Schussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schussler. 13% of Schussler men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Schussler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schussler were Machinist and Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Cashier
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schussler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schussler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schussler. For the veterans among your Schussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schussler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schussler in 1960 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schussler 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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