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Schoessler Family History

Schoessler Surname Meaning

North German (Schössler): variant of Schüssler (see Schuessler).

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


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Where is the Schoessler family from?

You can see how Schoessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoessler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Schoessler families living in Washington. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schoessler's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Schoessler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoessler 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 Schoessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoessler. 46% of Schoessler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Chauffeur
    9%
  • Farm Labor
    9%

What Schoessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Schoessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoessler 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Schoessler. 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 144 military records available for the last name Schoessler. For the veterans among your Schoessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoessler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schoessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schoessler in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoessler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoessler 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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