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Schaniel Family History

Schaniel 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, Schenkel, Schabel, Schanzer, Mcdaniel, Schatzel, Schadel

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Where is the Schaniel family from?

You can see how Schaniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaniel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaniel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schaniel families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schaniel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaniel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaniel. 100% of Schaniel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Schaniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaniel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schaniel. 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 38 military records available for the last name Schaniel. For the veterans among your Schaniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaniel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schaniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schaniel in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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