History of your Surname
Get access to Schaeller family records.Start a free trial

Schaeller Family History

Schaeller 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, Schaller, Schoeller, Scheller, Schueller, Schaedler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Schaeller family from?

You can see how Schaeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaeller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schaeller families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaeller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaeller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Schaeller ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Schaeller | Data not to scale

*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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Schaeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Schaeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeller census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Schaeller

Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Schaeller. 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.

View all Schaeller immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Schaeller. For the veterans among your Schaeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schaeller military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schaeller family history

Discover More

What is the average Schaeller lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schaeller family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Schaeller last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial