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Schesler Family History

Schesler 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: Scheler, Scheller, Schessler, Schedler, Chesler, Schisler, Scheeler

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Where is the Schesler family from?

You can see how Schesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schesler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Schesler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schesler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schesler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schesler 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 Schesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schesler. 46% of Schesler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schesler women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schesler were Inspector and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Schesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Schesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schesler 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Schesler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Schesler. For the veterans among your Schesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schesler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schesler in 1966 was 72, and 36 in 2002.

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