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Schesser Family History

Schesser 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: Schiesser, Schessler, Schlesser, Chesser, Scheuer, Scheiner, Schetter

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Where is the Schesser family from?

You can see how Schesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Schesser families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schesser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schesser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schesser 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 Schesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schesser. 36% of Schesser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schesser women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Insulator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schesser 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Schesser. 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 193 military records available for the last name Schesser. For the veterans among your Schesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schesser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schesser in 1964 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schesser 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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