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Schachler Family History

Schachler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schacher, Schachner, Schachter, Schickler, Schaller, Schechter

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Where is the Schachler family from?

You can see how Schachler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schachler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schachler families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schachler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schachler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schachler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schachler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Schachler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schachler 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Schachler. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schachler. For the veterans among your Schachler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schachler lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Schachler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schachler in 1992 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schachler 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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