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Schadler Family History

Schadler Surname Meaning

German (Schädler): occupational name for a tub- and bucketmaker from an agent derivative of Middle Low German.

Middle High German schedel ‘small wooden tub bucket’.

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


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Where is the Schadler family from?

You can see how Schadler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schadler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schadler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schadler families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schadler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schadler families in 1891.
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What did your Schadler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schadler. 27% of Schadler men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Schadler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schadler were Machinist and Topper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Topper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schadler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schadler 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Schadler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schadler. For the veterans among your Schadler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schadler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schadler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schadler in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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