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Shisler Family History

Shisler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schissler or Schuessler.

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


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Where is the Shisler family from?

You can see how Shisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 70 Shisler families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Shisler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shisler families in 1911.
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What did your Shisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Shisler. 20% of Shisler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shisler women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Gardening
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shisler 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Shisler. 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 Shisler. For the veterans among your Shisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shisler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shisler in 1952 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shisler 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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