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Schieser Family History

Schieser 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: Schieber, Schierer, Schiesser, Schiefer, Scheuer, Schreier, Schimmer

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Where is the Schieser family from?

You can see how Schieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schieser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schieser families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Schieser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schieser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schieser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schieser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Schieser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Schieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieser 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Schieser. 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 107 military records available for the last name Schieser. For the veterans among your Schieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Schieser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schieser in 1964 was 80, and 64 in 2000.

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