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Sciler Family History

Sciler 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: Seiler, Siler, Sailer, Seller, Spiller, Spier, Seiger, Silver, Soler

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Where is the Sciler family from?

You can see how Sciler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sciler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sciler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sciler family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sciler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sciler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sciler 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 Sciler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sciler. 100% of Sciler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sciler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Sciler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sciler 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sciler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sciler. For the veterans among your Sciler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sciler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sciler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sciler in 1965 was 63, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sciler 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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