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Schuessler Name Meaning

German (Schüssler): occupational name for a maker of dishes and bowls for example a turner from an agent derivative of Middle High German schüssel(e) ‘bowl dish’. Compare Schissler and Schussler .

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


Similar surnames: Schessler, Schoettler, Schiesser, Schloesser, Schuler, Schaeffler

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Where is the Schuessler family from?

You can see how Schuessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuessler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schuessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Schuessler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schuessler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schuessler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuessler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schuessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuessler. 21% of Schuessler men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Schuessler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuessler were Manager and Housewife. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schuessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuessler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schuessler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Schuessler. For the veterans among your Schuessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuessler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Schuessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schuessler in 1941 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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