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Schinkel Family History

Schinkel Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Schenkel. Compare Shinkle.

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


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Where is the Schinkel family from?

You can see how Schinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schinkel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schinkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schinkel families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schinkel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schinkel families in 1880.
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What did your Schinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schinkel. 19% of Schinkel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schinkel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schinkel were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schinkel 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 Schinkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 897 military records available for the last name Schinkel. For the veterans among your Schinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schinkel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schinkel in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schinkel 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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