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Schaetzel Family History

Schaetzel 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: Schatzel, Schuetze, Schaedel, Schnetzer, Schatz, Schuetz, Hetzel

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Where is the Schaetzel family from?

You can see how Schaetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaetzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaetzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schaetzel families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Schaetzel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schaetzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaetzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaetzel. 22% of Schaetzel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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What Schaetzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Schaetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaetzel 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Schaetzel. 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 342 military records available for the last name Schaetzel. For the veterans among your Schaetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaetzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schaetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schaetzel in 1963 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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