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Schindell Family History

Schindell 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, Schindele, Swindell, Schnell, Schendel, Schiedel, Schinkel

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Where is the Schindell family from?

You can see how Schindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schindell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schindell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schindell family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schindell's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Schindell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schindell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schindell. 50% of Schindell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Schindell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Schindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schindell 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Schindell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Schindell. For the veterans among your Schindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schindell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schindell in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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