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Schoedel Family History

Schoedel Surname Meaning

German (Schödel): Bavarian variant of Schädel (see Schadel).

Franconian variant of Schöttel a metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German schottel ‘bowl dish’.

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


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Where is the Schoedel family from?

You can see how Schoedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schoedel families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Schoedel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoedel families in 1880.
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What did your Schoedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoedel. 38% of Schoedel men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Schoedel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoedel were Proprietor and Medical Technician.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Medical Technician
    34%

What Schoedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Schoedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoedel 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Schoedel. 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 201 military records available for the last name Schoedel. For the veterans among your Schoedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoedel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schoedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schoedel in 1964 was 74, and 100 in 2004.

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