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Schaitel Family History

Schaitel 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: Schabel, Schatte, Schatzel, Schadel, Scheibel, Scheidel, Schamel

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Where is the Schaitel family from?

You can see how Schaitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaitel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaitel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schaitel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaitel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schaitel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaitel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaitel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaitel. 100% of Schaitel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schaitel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Schaitel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Schaitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaitel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schaitel. 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 120 military records available for the last name Schaitel. For the veterans among your Schaitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaitel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schaitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schaitel in 1964 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

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