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Schichtel Family History

Schichtel Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Middle High German schuoch ‘shoe’ (see Schuh).

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


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Where is the Schichtel family from?

You can see how Schichtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schichtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schichtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schichtel families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Schichtel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schichtel families in 1880.
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What did your Schichtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schichtel. 50% of Schichtel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schichtel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schichtel were Proprietor and Saleswoman.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

What Schichtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Schichtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schichtel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Schichtel. 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 176 military records available for the last name Schichtel. For the veterans among your Schichtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schichtel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schichtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schichtel in 1957 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schichtel 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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