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Schisler Family History

Schisler Surname Meaning

Variant or Americanized form of German Schuessler.

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


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Where is the Schisler family from?

You can see how Schisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schisler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Schisler families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schisler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schisler families in 1911.
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What did your Schisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schisler. 100% of Schisler men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Schisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schisler 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Schisler. 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 Schisler. For the veterans among your Schisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schisler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schisler in 1951 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schisler 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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