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Schaeler Family History

Schaeler 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: Schaefer, Schaller, Scheler, Schadler, Schaerer, Schoeler, Schueler

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Where is the Schaeler family from?

You can see how Schaeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaeler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaeler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Schaeler families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schaeler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaeler. 64% of Schaeler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schaeler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaeler were Farmer and Maid. .

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • M Operator
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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What Schaeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Schaeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeler 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Schaeler. 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 47 military records available for the last name Schaeler. For the veterans among your Schaeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaeler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Schaeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schaeler in 1975 was 82, and 91 in 1997.

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