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Shindel Family History

Shindel Name Meaning

Variant of Schindel .

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


Similar surnames: Schindel, Schindele, Sinder, Hinde, Schinkel, Grindel, Weindel

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Where is the Shindel family from?

You can see how Shindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shindel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shindel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Shindel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shindel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shindel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shindel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shindel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shindel. 28% of Shindel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shindel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Spray Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shindel 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Shindel. 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 373 military records available for the last name Shindel. For the veterans among your Shindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shindel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shindel in 1958 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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