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Schisel Family History

Schisel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schissel.

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


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Where is the Schisel family from?

You can see how Schisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schisel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schisel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schisel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schisel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schisel 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 Schisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schisel. 70% of Schisel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schisel 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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Schisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schisel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Schisel. 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 91 military records available for the last name Schisel. For the veterans among your Schisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schisel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schisel in 1964 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schisel 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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