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Schindewolf Family History

Schindewolf 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, Schindele, Schendel, Schiedel, Schinkel, Shindel, Schimmel

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Where is the Schindewolf family from?

You can see how Schindewolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schindewolf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schindewolf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schindewolf families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Schindewolf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schindewolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schindewolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schindewolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schindewolf. 50% of Schindewolf 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
    50%
  • Roofer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Schindewolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schindewolf 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Schindewolf. 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 251 military records available for the last name Schindewolf. For the veterans among your Schindewolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schindewolf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schindewolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schindewolf in 1961 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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