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Schamel Family History

Schamel Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a shy person from Middle High German schamel ‘modest bashful’.

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


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Where is the Schamel family from?

You can see how Schamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schamel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schamel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schamel families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Schamel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Schamel families in 1891.
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What did your Schamel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schamel. 35% of Schamel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Schamel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schamel were Carpenter and 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Registered Nurse
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schamel 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Schamel. 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 697 military records available for the last name Schamel. For the veterans among your Schamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schamel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schamel in 1961 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schamel 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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