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Schneidel Family History

Schneidel 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: Schneider, Scheidel, Schneid, Schneier, Scheider, Schleider, Schendel

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Where is the Schneidel family from?

You can see how Schneidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneidel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schneidel families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schneidel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schneidel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneidel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Schneidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneidel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Schneidel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schneidel. For the veterans among your Schneidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneidel lifespan?

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