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Shindle Family History

Shindle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schindel.

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


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Where is the Shindle family from?

You can see how Shindle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shindle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shindle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Shindle families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shindle's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Shindle families in 1911.
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What did your Shindle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shindle. 34% of Shindle men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Shindle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shindle were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shindle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shindle 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Shindle. 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 498 military records available for the last name Shindle. For the veterans among your Shindle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shindle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shindle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shindle in 1944 was 28, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shindle 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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