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Schetzel Family History

Schetzel 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: Schatzel, Hetzel, Schetter, Scherzer, Schenkel, Stetzel, Stoetzel

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Where is the Schetzel family from?

You can see how Schetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schetzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schetzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Schetzel families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Schetzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schetzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schetzel 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 277 census records available for the last name Schetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schetzel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Schetzel. 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 121 military records available for the last name Schetzel. For the veterans among your Schetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schetzel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schetzel in 1951 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schetzel 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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