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Schimel Family History

Schimel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schimmel. Altered form of German Schimmel.

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


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Where is the Schimel family from?

You can see how Schimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schimel families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schimel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schimel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimel 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 Schimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schimel. 27% of Schimel men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Schimel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schimel were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Buyer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Schimel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimel 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Schimel. 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 393 military records available for the last name Schimel. For the veterans among your Schimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schimel in 1956 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimel 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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