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Shindel Family History

Shindel Surname Meaning

Variant of Schindel.

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


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Where is the Shindel family from?

You can see how Shindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shindel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shindel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Shindel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shindel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shindel families in 1911.
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What did your Shindel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shindel. 100% of Shindel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shindel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shindel 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Shindel. 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 373 military records available for the last name Shindel. For the veterans among your Shindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shindel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shindel in 1958 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shindel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shindel 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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