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Schessler Family History

Schessler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schuessler.

North German: probably a habitational name for someone from Schesselberge, a hilly area near Gifhorn (Lower Saxony).

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


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Where is the Schessler family from?

You can see how Schessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schessler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Schessler families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schessler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schessler families in 1911.
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What did your Schessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schessler. 30% of Schessler men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Schessler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schessler were Farmer and Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Schessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schessler 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Schessler. 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 277 military records available for the last name Schessler. For the veterans among your Schessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schessler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schessler in 1958 was 38, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schessler 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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