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Sheeler Family History

Sheeler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schüler (see Schuler).

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


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Where is the Sheeler family from?

You can see how Sheeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Sheeler families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sheeler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheeler families in 1891.
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What did your Sheeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheeler. 100% of Sheeler 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%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Sheeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeler 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Sheeler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheeler. For the veterans among your Sheeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheeler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sheeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sheeler in 1954 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheeler 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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