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Schramel Name Meaning

South German: variant of Schrammel . This form of the surname is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Schramek, Schamel, Schimmel, Schramm, Schabel, Schadel, Schrade

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Where is the Schramel family from?

You can see how Schramel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schramel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schramel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schramel families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schramel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schramel families in 1880.
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What did your Schramel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schramel. 54% of Schramel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schramel women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schramel were Clerk and School Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%
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What Schramel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Schramel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schramel 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Schramel. 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 277 military records available for the last name Schramel. For the veterans among your Schramel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schramel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schramel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schramel in 1963 was 87, and 53 in 2004.

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