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Schofell Family History

Schofell 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: Schoell, Scholl, Schofield, Showell, Schnell, Schofer, Schell

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Where is the Schofell family from?

You can see how Schofell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schofell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schofell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Schofell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schofell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schofell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schofell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schofell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schofell. 67% of Schofell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Meat Cutter
    34%
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What Schofell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Schofell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schofell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schofell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schofell. For the veterans among your Schofell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schofell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schofell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schofell in 1966 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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