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Schassler Family History

Schassler 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, Schissler, Schussler, Schaller, Schadler, Schuessler

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Where is the Schassler family from?

You can see how Schassler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schassler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schassler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schassler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schassler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schassler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schassler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schassler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Schassler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schassler 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schassler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schassler. For the veterans among your Schassler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schassler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Schassler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schassler in 1971 was 69, and 70 in 2002.

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