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Schinzel Family History

Schinzel 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, Schinkel, Schimmel, Schenkel, Schissel, Schiebel, Schanzer

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Where is the Schinzel family from?

You can see how Schinzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schinzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schinzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schinzel families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Schinzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schinzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schinzel 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 Schinzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schinzel. 50% of Schinzel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schinzel women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schinzel were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schinzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schinzel 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Schinzel. 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 356 military records available for the last name Schinzel. For the veterans among your Schinzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schinzel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Schinzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schinzel in 1958 was 56, and 98 in 2003.

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