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Schiessl Family History

Schiessl Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Schissel.

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


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Where is the Schiessl family from?

You can see how Schiessl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiessl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schiessl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Schiessl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schiessl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiessl 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 Schiessl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schiessl. 50% of Schiessl men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Schiessl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Schiessl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiessl 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Schiessl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schiessl. For the veterans among your Schiessl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiessl lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schiessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schiessl in 1949 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schiessl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiessl 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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