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Schoeler Name Meaning

North German (Schöler): see Scholer

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schueler, Schoeller, Scholer, Scheeler, Schoeder, Scholler, Schoener

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Where is the Schoeler family from?

You can see how Schoeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schoeler families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schoeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schoeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoeler. 25% of Schoeler 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeler 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Schoeler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schoeler. For the veterans among your Schoeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schoeler in 1962 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

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