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Schakel Name Meaning

German (Schäkel):: habitational name from a place called Schäkeln in Lower Saxony. variant of Schach

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schaal, Schickel, Schake, Schadel, Schwake, Schabel, Schauer, Schave

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Where is the Schakel family from?

You can see how Schakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schakel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schakel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schakel families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schakel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schakel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schakel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schakel. 57% of Schakel men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Schakel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schakel were Machinist and Housework. .

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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
    57%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schakel 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Schakel. 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 221 military records available for the last name Schakel. For the veterans among your Schakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schakel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schakel in 1962 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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