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Schroedel Family History

Schroedel Name Meaning

German (Schrödel): from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with skrotan ‘to strike or cut’ as the first element.

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


Similar surnames: Schroeder, Schroedl, Schroen, Schweder, Schoeder, Schramel, Schiedel

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Where is the Schroedel family from?

You can see how Schroedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroedel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schroedel families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schroedel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schroedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroedel. 34% of Schroedel men worked as a Minister and 43% of Schroedel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroedel were Salesman and Packer. .

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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

  • Minister
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Packer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schroedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroedel 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Schroedel. 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 279 military records available for the last name Schroedel. For the veterans among your Schroedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroedel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schroedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schroedel in 1959 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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