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Schoettler Family History

Schoettler Name Meaning

North German (Schöttler): occupational name for a wood turner Middle Low German scoteler (an agent derivative of scotel ‘wooden bowl’). Compare Schottler .

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


Similar surnames: Schetter, Schutter, Schoeller, Schlotter, Schmelter, Schuttler

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Where is the Schoettler family from?

You can see how Schoettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoettler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Schoettler families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schoettler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoettler families in 1880.
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What did your Schoettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schoettler. 100% of Schoettler 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%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoettler 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Schoettler. 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 224 military records available for the last name Schoettler. For the veterans among your Schoettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoettler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schoettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schoettler in 1953 was 64, and 57 in 2004.

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