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Schachtler Family History

Schachtler 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: Schachter, Schacher, Schechter, Schlachter, Schachner, Schacter

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Where is the Schachtler family from?

You can see how Schachtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schachtler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schachtler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schachtler families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schachtler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schachtler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schachtler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schachtler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schachtler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Schachtler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Schachtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schachtler 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schachtler. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schachtler. For the veterans among your Schachtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schachtler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Schachtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schachtler in 1964 was 72, and 9 in 1999.

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