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Schendel Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German schendelīch ‘shameful disgraceful’ presumably applied as an unflattering nickname.

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


Similar surnames: Schenkel, Schindel, Schemmel, Schadel, Scheel, Schlender, Schenker

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Where is the Schendel family from?

You can see how Schendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schendel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schendel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Schendel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schendel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schendel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schendel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schendel. 100% of Schendel 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schendel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schendel. For the veterans among your Schendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schendel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schendel in 1951 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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