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Schaill Family History

Schaill 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: Schall, Schill, Schaul, Scholl, Schild, Schalk, Schaal, Scahill

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Where is the Schaill family from?

You can see how Schaill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schaill families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schaill's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Schaill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaill. 100% of Schaill men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Schaill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Schaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaill 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Schaill. 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 102 military records available for the last name Schaill. For the veterans among your Schaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Schaill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schaill in 1970 was 80, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaill 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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