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Schindelman Family History

Schindelman 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: Schindel, Scheideman, Schwendeman, Schneeman, Hinkelman, Shinneman

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Where is the Schindelman family from?

You can see how Schindelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schindelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schindelman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schindelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schindelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schindelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schindelman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schindelman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Schindelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schindelman 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Schindelman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Schindelman. For the veterans among your Schindelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schindelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Schindelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schindelman in 1965 was 55, and 56 in 2000.

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