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Schedell Family History

Schedell Surname 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, Schnell, Schadel, Schendel, Scheel, Scheidel, Schudel

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Where is the Schedell family from?

You can see how Schedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schedell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schedell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schedell families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schedell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schedell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schedell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Schedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schedell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schedell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schedell. For the veterans among your Schedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schedell lifespan?

Average Schedell life expectancy in 2004 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schedell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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