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Schepler Family History

Schepler Surname Meaning

North German: northern variant of Scheffler. Compare Shepler.

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


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Where is the Schepler family from?

You can see how Schepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schepler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Schepler families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schepler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schepler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schepler 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 Schepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schepler. 56% of Schepler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schepler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schepler were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Schepler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schepler 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Schepler. 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 174 military records available for the last name Schepler. For the veterans among your Schepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schepler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schepler in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schepler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schepler 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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