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Schendler Family History

Schendler 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: Schindler, Scheidler, Schedler, Chandler, Schlender, Scheler

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Where is the Schendler family from?

You can see how Schendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schendler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schendler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schendler families living in Ohio. This was about 34% of all the recorded Schendler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schendler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schendler 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 Schendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schendler. 24% of Schendler men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Schendler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schendler were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Schendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schendler 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Schendler. 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 92 military records available for the last name Schendler. For the veterans among your Schendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schendler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schendler in 1964 was 51, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schendler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schendler 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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