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Schineller Family History

Schineller 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: Schneller, Schindler, Schiller, Schoeller, Scheller, Schueller

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Where is the Schineller family from?

You can see how Schineller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schineller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schineller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Schineller families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schineller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schineller families in 1880.
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What did your Schineller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schineller. 30% of Schineller men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Schineller women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schineller were Electrician 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Agent
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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What Schineller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Schineller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schineller 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Schineller. 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 209 military records available for the last name Schineller. For the veterans among your Schineller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schineller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schineller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schineller in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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