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Schiessle Family History

Schiessle 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: Schiessl, Schiesser, Schuessler, Schessler, Schiele, Schissler

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Where is the Schiessle family from?

You can see how Schiessle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiessle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiessle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schiessle families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiessle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schiessle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiessle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiessle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schiessle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Schiessle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiessle 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Schiessle. 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 61 military records available for the last name Schiessle. For the veterans among your Schiessle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiessle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Schiessle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schiessle in 1973 was 42, and 89 in 1990.

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