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Schaedler Family History

Schaedler Surname Meaning

German (Schädler): see Schadler.

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


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Where is the Schaedler family from?

You can see how Schaedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaedler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaedler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schaedler families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schaedler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaedler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaedler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaedler. 23% of Schaedler men worked as a Machinist and 30% of Schaedler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaedler were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Servant
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Schaedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaedler 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Schaedler. 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 518 military records available for the last name Schaedler. For the veterans among your Schaedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaedler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schaedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schaedler in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaedler 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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