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Scheussler Family History

Scheussler Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schessler, Schussler, Schuessler, Schissler, Scheufler, Schoessler

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Where is the Scheussler family from?

You can see how Scheussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheussler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheussler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Scheussler families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scheussler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Scheussler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheussler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk Office was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheussler. 100% of Scheussler men worked as a Clerk Office. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk Office
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Scheussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheussler 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Scheussler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Scheussler. For the veterans among your Scheussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheussler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Scheussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scheussler in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 1999.

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