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Schiesher Family History

Schiesher 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: Schiesser, Schrimsher, Schieber, Schierer, Schiefer, Schlesser

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Where is the Schiesher family from?

You can see how Schiesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiesher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schiesher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schiesher family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Schiesher's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Schiesher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiesher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiesher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schiesher. 100% of Schiesher 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 Schiesher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Schiesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiesher 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schiesher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schiesher. For the veterans among your Schiesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiesher lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Schiesher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schiesher in 1976 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

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