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Shaller Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schaller .

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


Similar surnames: Haller, Thaller, Halle, Salber, Shiller, Schaller, Statler, Salle

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Where is the Shaller family from?

You can see how Shaller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shaller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shaller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaller. 31% of Shaller men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Shaller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaller were Labor and Teaching. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teaching
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shaller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaller 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Shaller. 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 443 military records available for the last name Shaller. For the veterans among your Shaller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shaller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shaller in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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