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Shindler Family History

Shindler Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schindler. Americanized form of German Schindler. English: variant of Shingler.

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


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Where is the Shindler family from?

You can see how Shindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shindler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shindler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Shindler families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shindler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shindler families in 1911.
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What did your Shindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shindler. 100% of Shindler 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 Shindler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shindler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shindler. 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 Shindler. For the veterans among your Shindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shindler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shindler in 1957 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shindler 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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