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Schiesswohl Family History

Schiesswohl 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: Schiessl, Schissel, Schiesser, Schoessow, Schiess, Schlapkohl

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Where is the Schiesswohl family from?

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

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Schiesswohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Schiesswohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiesswohl 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Schiesswohl. 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 220 military records available for the last name Schiesswohl. For the veterans among your Schiesswohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiesswohl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schiesswohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schiesswohl in 1963 was 70, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiesswohl 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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