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Schoeffel Family History

Schoeffel Surname Meaning

German (Schöffel): variant of Scheffel.

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


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Where is the Schoeffel family from?

You can see how Schoeffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeffel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schoeffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schoeffel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeffel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoeffel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeffel 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 Schoeffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeffel. 18% of Schoeffel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schoeffel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schoeffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoeffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeffel 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Schoeffel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schoeffel. For the veterans among your Schoeffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeffel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schoeffel in 1954 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoeffel 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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