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Schatzel Family History

Schatzel Surname Meaning

German (Schätzel): diminutive of Schatz 1 or a nickname for a lover (from the same word used as a term of endearment).

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


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Where is the Schatzel family from?

You can see how Schatzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schatzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schatzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schatzel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schatzel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schatzel families in 1911.
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What did your Schatzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schatzel. 34% of Schatzel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schatzel women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Schatzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schatzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schatzel 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Schatzel. 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 781 military records available for the last name Schatzel. For the veterans among your Schatzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schatzel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schatzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schatzel in 1951 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schatzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schatzel 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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