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Schendl Family History

Schendl 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: Schendel, Schenk, Schindel, Scheid, Schenkel, Scheidt, Scheel

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Where is the Schendl family from?

You can see how Schendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schendl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schendl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schendl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schendl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schendl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schendl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schendl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Schendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schendl 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schendl. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schendl. For the veterans among your Schendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schendl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Schendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schendl in 1969 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

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